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.

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Antitrust - New York

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Band 1

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 served as global coordinating counsel in the proposed $24.5 billion acquisition of Worldpay LLC by Global Payments.

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 has deep domain expertise, and is a great leader and a decisive decision-maker.

He is amazing, very smart and strategic. He is just great at the most complicated deals and is able to really find a path forward in tricky situations.

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 pragmatic, very experienced and responsive.

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.
Craig Reiser
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Craig Reiser
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Band 5

Craig Reiser is noted for his litigation practice, representing clients in a range of investigations and trials. He defends major technology and pharmaceutical companies in antitrust trials.

Craig is a great point person who leads high level strategy.

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.

She is very practical and has a wonderful calming courtroom presence.

Denise is super responsive and gives good, clear advice and guidance. It is always a positive experience working with her.

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 is outstanding on many matters. He is extremely smart, responsive and is a great strategist.

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
3
Lisl J Dunlop
3
Band 3
Nicholas Gaglio
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Nicholas Gaglio
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Band 4
Craig Reiser
5
Craig Reiser
5
Band 5
Denise Plunkett
5
Denise Plunkett
5
Band 5
Kail Jethmalani
U
Kail Jethmalani
U
Up and Coming