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Axinn

Antitrust

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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

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.
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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Axinn are excellent, experienced and pragmatic.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

  • The firm has deep legal expertise, tremendous experience and great relationships with regulators.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

  • Axinn are very pragmatic and produce very succinct and clear advice that can be easily used to help business colleagues and functions navigate this space.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lisl J Dunlop
    Lisl J Dunlop

    Lisl J Dunlop

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

    • Lisl is pragmatic, very experienced and responsive.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
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  • Nicholas Gaglio
    Nicholas Gaglio

    Nicholas Gaglio

    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.
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  • Craig Reiser
    Craig Reiser

    Craig Reiser

    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.

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  • Denise Plunkett
    Denise Plunkett

    Denise Plunkett

    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.

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

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  • Kail Jethmalani
    Kail Jethmalani

    Kail Jethmalani

    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.

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