Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom is set to boost its Brussels office with the hire of Clifford Chance (CC) global antitrust head Simon Baxter.

Baxter, who became a partner with CC in 1998, resigned earlier this month (3 June) and will join the US firm on Wednesday (16 June).

Baxter has been based in CC's Brussels office, advising corporations at EU and national levels on mergers, joint ventures, distribution systems and licensing. He also has experience in advising in relation to the media, aeronautics and medical sectors.