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Alston & Bird LLP

Antitrust

USA Guide 2026 : California


Alston & Bird LLP

Rankings

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Antitrust - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird LLP is a well-known recognized antitrust practice, drawing praise for its litigation work. The firm is particularly well known for considerable expertise in pharmaceutical sector antitrust cases. The team is equally capable of representing large corporations as defendant or plaintiff.

Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird LLP represented Microsoft as lead trial counsel in a private merger challenge filed by ten gamers in the Northern District of California attempt to block its $69 billion proposed acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard.

Strengths

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  • The team is responsive, high value and skilled at anticipating future areas of antitrust litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Valarie C Williams
    Band 4Valarie C Williams

    Valarie C Williams

    Valarie Williams manages a wide range of antitrust litigation for clients in the technological, financial and food industries.
    • Valarie's approach is pragmatic, she understands business needs as well as the legal needs.

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