Antitrust and Competition
As antitrust and competition regulations continue to become more local in scope, effectively managing litigation risk and coordinating approvals have become ever-more critical parts of business strategy and decision making. We can help.
Client Successes
Secured a critical antitrust settlement for American Airlines after the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general sued to block the merger with U.S. Airways
Represented WH Group in the global antitrust review of its US$4.7B acquisition of Smithfield Foods
Defended 15 transcontinental cartel investigations over the past 3 years
Guiding Clients through their Toughest Challenges and Deals
Our team of former U.S. federal prosecutors and international competition specialists, along with our global platform, enable us to defend our clients’ interests across continents.
We are among only a handful of firms worldwide with the capability to defend associated “follow-on” civil litigation from investigations in Asia, the United States, and Europe.
We have defended more than 15 transcontinental cartel investigations over the past three years and continue to defend hundreds of consolidated class action price-fixing lawsuits.
We have handled civil antitrust cases in more than 35 U.S. states and territories since 2000.
Industry Recognition
Named a “Highly Recommended” firm by Global Competition Review
Ranked in Chambers USA for our Antitrust practice in California and Washington, D.C.