Dechert Advises American Express Global Business Travel

Dechert is advising American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in connection with shareholder arrangements and the long term strategic commercial agreement between it and Expedia in relation to GBT’s proposed acquisition of Egencia. The proposed deal, announced May 4, is subject to consultation by Expedia Group and Egencia with their applicable employee representatives, as well as customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.

American Express Global Business Travel is the world’s leading business partner for managed travel. GBT helps companies and their employees prosper by making sure travelers are present where and when it matters. They keep global business moving with the powerful backing of travel professionals in more than 140 countries. Companies of all sizes, and in all places, rely on GBT to provide travel management services, organize meetings and events, and deliver business travel consulting.

The Dechert team includes corporate partners Gregory Schernecke and Geraldine Sinatra, and associates Colleen Mallick, Paul Bennett and Madeleine Williams; regulatory partner Darshak Dholakia; tax partner Edward Lemanowicz and associate George Davis; and antitrust counsel Michael Okkonen.

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