Chambers Review
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Competition/Antitrust (International & Cross-Border) - USA
What the Team is Known For
Cleary Gottlieb is recognised as a distinguished antitrust firm which provides a robust global platform, combining deep roots in the Washington, DC market with renowned competition teams across Europe, and is particularly noted for its strength in Brussels. The US antitrust team demonstrates international coordination and project management capabilities within its own network as well as with parties from multiple jurisdictions. The team is regularly sought out for its corporate expertise on merger control issues as well as defending clients against cartel allegations. Cleary Gottlieb is a top choice for major US clients from the technology, financial services and automotive industries requiring transatlantic expertise.
Long-term, concerted international expansion from its US base has enabled Cleary Gottlieb to become one of the most globally recognised brands in numerous areas of international law. The law firm's broad office network incorporates established teams stationed across key financial and political centres in the USA, Europe, South-East Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
Strengths
Cleary is set apart by its excellent people and depth of practice.
The Cleary team has a ton of deal and litigation experience.
Cleary provides a great global perspective.
Notable practitioners
Mark Leddy is commended for his representation of a broad array of prominent clients in competition disputes. His previous DOJ experience bolsters his ability to handle cartel investigations.
"Mark Leddy is a fantastic lawyer."
Heather Nyong'o acts for a wide array of clients in the oil and gas, technology and pharmaceutical spheres in both civil and criminal investigations.
"Heather provides really thoughtful and attentive client service."
"Heather is the best at what she does in her field. She is very practical whilst still being up to date with how antitrust authorities are approaching issues."
Jeremy Calsyn is accomplished in criminal antitrust litigation, particularly cases concerning price-fixing investigations. He is well known for his work on behalf of automotive parts suppliers.
"Jeremy Calsyn is an expert not only in antitrust but how to navigate matters with regulators and other parties."
"Jeremy is a true subject matter expert. He is practical and business-oriented."
Brussels-based Christopher Cook remains a popular choice for international and US antitrust advice. He is also admitted to the Washington, DC Bar.
Cunzhen Huang is well-versed in handling an array of antitrust matters on behalf of a variety of clients in the China region.
Admitted to both the DC and Illinois Bars, Patrick Bock is a stellar choice for US antitrust disputes. He advises clients from the firm's Brussels office.