Mach Joins Sullivan & Cromwell from FTC as New Partner
Portfolio - People | Mar 11, 2025 | EIN
Sullivan & Cromwell has announced the hiring of Kyle Mach, a former deputy director at the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Bureau of Competition, as a partner in its Palo Alto office. Mach, who will begin his tenure at the prestigious law firm on April 1, previously served for a year at the FTC's San Francisco office where he managed a team of 400 lawyers. During his time at the FTC, he was involved in both approving and challenging mergers and acquisitions, including his key role in the clearance of the $9 billion merger between Intel and South Korean semiconductor company SK Hynix. The merger, agreed upon in 2020, included strategic plans for establishing a subsidiary in San Jose, California. Mach's expertise significantly bolsters Sullivan & Cromwell's capacity in dealing with complex M&A legal challenges.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Regulatory Compliance
Geography
- United States – Mach's transition from the FTC's San Francisco office to Sullivan & Cromwell's Palo Alto office is based in the U.S.
- South Korea – South Korea is relevant due to the Intel-SK Hynix merger, which Mach helped to clear during his tenure at the FTC.
Industry
- Legal Services – This industry focuses on services provided by lawyers, particularly in high-stakes mergers and acquisitions.
- Regulatory Compliance – Involves ensuring that organizations follow laws and regulations, as highlighted by Mach's role at the FTC in overseeing M&A approvals.
Financials
- $9 billion – The value of the Intel and SK Hynix merger that was cleared with Mach's involvement.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mach | New Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell | Person | Former deputy director at FTC's Bureau of Competition. |
| Sullivan & Cromwell | Law Firm | Company | A prestigious law firm hiring Mach as a partner in Palo Alto. |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | Regulatory Authority | Government | Mach's previous employer, where he directed the Bureau of Competition. |
| Intel | Key Participant in Major Deal | Company | Involved in a significant M&A deal cleared by Mach. |
| SK Hynix | Key Participant in Major Deal | Company | South Korean semiconductor supplier involved in a major merger. |