Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 4
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Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has a notable antitrust practice offering a broad skill set to clients in the pharmaceuticals, oil and gas and telecommunications sectors. Regularly handles civil and criminal government investigations and enforcement actions as well as sophisticated merger clearance proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP defended Spectrum Brands Holdings in a DOJ challenge related to ASSA ABLOY's acquisition of the Hardware and Home Improvement division of Spectrum Brands.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides service at the highest levels and is incredibly responsive."
"Davis Polk has excellent partners and junior attorneys. They have a strong breadth across both civil and criminal matters."
"The team has a deep understanding of the current and evolving antitrust regulatory landscape as well as provide tactical and actionable advice."
"The team provides service at the highest levels and is incredibly responsive."
"Davis Polk has excellent partners and junior attorneys. They have a strong breadth across both civil and criminal matters."
"The team has a deep understanding of the current and evolving antitrust regulatory landscape as well as provide tactical and actionable advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jarrett Arp is particularly well known for his antitrust cartel work, representing multinational clients in global cartel investigations. He also handles complex civil litigation.
"Jarrett is a brilliant legal mind and an excellent communicator. He displays an ability to project what is coming next with uncanny precision."
Howard Shelanski is particularly knowledgeable of the workings of the FTC, clients benefiting from his prior experience as director of the agency's Bureau of Economics.
"Howard is just massively knowledgeable about antitrust as well as legal and economic theory."
"Howard has great client advisory skills. He is a real practical source of advice and advocacy."
Jesse Solomon handles the antitrust aspects of significant corporate transactions, including representation in government investigations.
"Jesse is smart, thoughtful and pragmatic."
"Jesse is an incredibly bright, nuanced and thoughtful adviser. He brings a well-researched lens to antitrust and regulatory issues. He provides clear and practical perspectives."
"He has an ability to navigate complexity and stay on top of market events."