Skadden has been named a finalist in multiple categories by Global Competition Review as part of its 2026 Awards, recognizing "the world’s leading antitrust lawyers, economists and enforcers as well as the biggest cases from 2025." Skadden has been shortlisted in the following categories:
- Matter of the Year (two nominations).
- Merger Control Matter of the Year — Americas (two nominations).
- Merger Control Matter of the Year — Europe (four nominations).
- Merger Control Matter of the Year — Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (two nominations).
- Litigation of the Year — Cartel Defence (two nominations).
- Litigation of the Year — Non-Cartel Defence (one nomination).
In addition, Kenneth Schwartz has been recognized as a Dealmaker of the Year finalist, and Ingrid Vandenborre has been honored as a Lawyer of the Year finalist.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 24.