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.

For more information, please visit www.axinn.com/antitrust.

Chambers Review

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Antitrust - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Axinn is a well-known boutique which demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the antitrust and IP interface through successes on major patent acquisition deals. The firm is also engaged in cartel work and other litigation, which often include a cross-border dimension. The group undertakes notable work for manufacturers, food producers and technology companies.

Work Highlights

  • Axinn defended Alvogen in the generic drugs MDL in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John D Harkrider
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John D Harkrider
Head of Antitrust
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Band 1
John Harkrider is an extremely well-known attorney, commended for his leading work securing antitrust clearance for huge corporate transactions, frequently in the technology industry.

John's experience and knowledge is key for the critical parts of strategic issues.

John is a top-notch and super smart litigator.

John is an amazing, strategic and very hard-working counsel. He is a go-to for the toughest questions and he distills complex matters into crystallized points.

Lisl J Dunlop
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Lisl J Dunlop
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Band 3
Lisl Dunlop has an accomplished practice advising on the antitrust implications of major M&A.

Lisl is super intelligent, practical and able to move quickly and pivot.

Lisl is phenomenal on antitrust M&A counselling and has a very strong healthcare specialty.

Lisl is a trusted advisor - she is technically excellent but also commercial. She understands clients' needs and gives bespoke solutions for complex situations.

Lisl's subject matter expertise and ability to learn clients' businesses quickly is very impressive. She is able to pivot and shift when faced with obstacles.

Nicholas Gaglio
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Nicholas Gaglio
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Band 4
Nicholas Gaglio acts for a broad array of clients in antitrust investigations and also provides transactional counseling. His clients are drawn from the food, technology and manufacturing sectors.

Nick is a true litigator and is excellent at leading teams.

Nick is incredibly diligent and a very strategic thinker who helps clients feel comfortable.

Nicholas has so much technical expertise infused with practical business knowledge. He translates that expertise into actionable steps.

Denise Plunkett
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Denise Plunkett
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Band 5
Denise Plunkett is commended for her work as a litigator in the financial and pharmaceutical sectors. She regularly handles high-stakes cases, with a notable strength in class actions.

Denise is very hands-on, client-oriented and does a great job at managing litigation.

Denise is astute, strategic and efficient. She knows the New York courts and judges well.

Denise is a great trial lawyer. She can quickly grasp complex issues and easily relate them to the court at trial.

Kail Jethmalani
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Kail Jethmalani
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Up and Coming

Kail Jethmalani has a thriving antitrust practice. He is particularly noted for his expertise in antitrust litigation.

Kail has extremely strong subject matter knowledge and works well with witnesses.

Kail is remarkably intelligent and very well-versed in the subject matter. He thinks about creative solutions and he is always making himself available.

Kail is a fantastic antitrust attorney who thinks strategically at all stages of litigation.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Antitrust

John D Harkrider
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John D Harkrider
Head of Antitrust
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Band 1
Lisl J Dunlop
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Lisl J Dunlop
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Band 3
Nicholas Gaglio
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Nicholas Gaglio
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Band 4
Denise Plunkett
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Denise Plunkett
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Band 5
Kail Jethmalani
U
Kail Jethmalani
U
Up and Coming