About

Provided by Axinn

Axinn is renowned for representing some of the world’s largest companies in matters of the highest strategic importance. Our track record of success includes leading high-profile civil and criminal litigations and investigations. Orchestrating approximately half a trillion dollars in M&A transactions, we have gained clearances for intensely contested deals, including the largest cash merger in U.S. history, the largest-ever tech deal, and other landmark transactions. Axinn’s full-service antitrust practice stands among the largest and most experienced. Our team works coast to coast and across borders to deliver integrated counsel on M&A, litigation, and government investigations.

Chambers Review

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Axinn is a boutique with a compact but highly capable bench of attorneys with expertise in antitrust. Regularly sought after to counsel clients through difficult merger clearances, complex litigation and cartel defense, most notably in disputes involving the intersection of IP and antitrust. Government investigations are a further area of particular expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Axinn advised AssuredPartners on the antitrust aspects of its $13.45 billion sale to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tiffany Rider
3
Tiffany Rider
3
Band 3
Tiffany Rider is highly regarded for her expert representation in criminal cartel defense. She often defends clients in sophisticated class action litigation.

Tiffany has great judgment. She is easy to work with and responsive.

Tiffany is a very level-headed, knowledgeable lawyer. She is a real expert.

Tiffany is an exceptional lawyer and has a really good strategic sense.

Bradley Justus
4
Bradley Justus
4
Band 4
Bradley Justus is recommended for his broad antitrust practice. He regularly represents clients in high-stakes litigation, mergers and government investigations.

Bradley is a tremendous asset and doesn't shy away from difficult conversations.

Bradley is super smart. He is extremely sharp, reliable and thoughtful.

Bradley is very diligent and experienced.

Bradley is a fantastic subject matter expert with courtroom chops.

Bradley gets to the heart of a problem quickly and drives towards solutions.

Jeny Maier
4
Jeny Maier
4
Band 4
Jeny Maier is an accomplished attorney who advises on significant transactional antitrust matters. Her clients are drawn from the healthcare and consumer product industries.

Jeny is a trusted lawyer.

Jeny is a truly outstanding lawyer.

Jeny is the type of counsel you want to call when there is a key decision.

Michael L Keeley
4
Michael L Keeley
Head of Antitrust
4
Band 4

Michael Keeley has a broad antitrust practice encompassing merger clearance and litigated merger challenges, as well as litigation alleging monopolization and other anticompetitive conduct.

Mike is a consummate legal advisor and business partner.

Mike helps address strategic considerations in M&A.

Daniel Oakes
5
Daniel Oakes
5
Band 5

Daniel Oakes is noted for his broad antitrust practice including merger counseling and litigation matters. He often handles price-fixing disputes.

Daniel is great to work with. He has strong communication skills and simplifies complex processes.

Dan is a strong lawyer.

James Attridge
5
James Attridge
5
Band 5

James Attridge has expertise in cartel proceedings, regularly handling civil and criminal investigations. His practice is bolstered by his prior governmental experience.

James's understanding of the inner workings of the DOJ is valuable.

Jimmy is very knowledgeable. His advice always takes into account the business impact of any decision.

Jimmy is a creative and connected lawyer.

James' government experience is an asset and provides unique insight.

Leslie C Overton
5
Leslie C Overton
5
Band 5
Leslie Overton handles merger review, litigated merger challenges and civil and criminal government investigations. Clients benefit from her previous experience in the DOJ.

Leslie's depth and breadth of knowledge of our business and the competition environment makes her a go-to.

Leslie has a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Leslie is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and business-savvy.

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District of Columbia

Antitrust

Bradley Justus
4
Bradley Justus
4
Band 4
Jeny Maier
4
Jeny Maier
4
Band 4
Michael L Keeley
4
Michael L Keeley
Head of Antitrust
4
Band 4
Daniel Oakes
5
Daniel Oakes
5
Band 5
James Attridge
5
James Attridge
5
Band 5
Leslie C Overton
5
Leslie C Overton
5
Band 5
Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

Tiffany Rider
3
Tiffany Rider
3
Band 3