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Freshfields

Antitrust: Cartel

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Freshfields

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Antitrust: Cartel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a well-respected branch of the magic circle powerhouse with an adept team that features particular expertise in complex, transatlantic merger clearance work. It also handles numerous notable matters in civil litigation as well as criminal cartel investigations. The firm advises clients from a variety of industries including the healthcare, technology and airline sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields acted as lead antitrust and regulatory counsel for Hewlett Packard Enterprise on its acquisition of Juniper Networks, Inc. for $14 bn.

Strengths

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  • Freshfields are extremely responsive and provide practical advice to achieve clients' goals. They handle the most complex and challenging antitrust matters, cover all angles and advocate aggressively and smartly.

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  • Freshfields is highly skilled, responsive and advises on complicated large, cross-border transactions.

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  • Freshfields have a deep bench for large and complex matters. They provide sophisticated analysis of antitrust issues coupled with creativity in managing litigation efficiently.

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  • Freshfields has a unified global reach and the ability to quickly and efficiently advise on a wide variety of deal-related competition and antitrust issues.

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  • Freshfields is thorough, detail-oriented and thoughtful in their legal advice. The attorneys anticipate issues ahead of time. They are always punctual, efficient and well prepared.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Eric Mahr
    Band 3Eric Mahr

    Eric Mahr

    Eric Mahr is noted for his expertise in civil investigations and enforcement actions. He has experience representing clients in cartel follow-on litigation.

    • Eric is very even-keeled. He has a great understanding of both state work and federal work. He brings his long-time antitrust experience to the table in a very positive way.

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    • Eric has deep experience, and he is a skilled adviser.

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    • Eric is a great lawyer with a calm demeanor.

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  • Band 3Heather Lamberg
    Band 3Heather Lamberg

    Heather Lamberg

    Heather Lamberg expertly represents corporations and individuals in cartel investigations before the DOJ.

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