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Antitrust - District of Columbia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

  • Freshfields US LLP represented Cargill in an antitrust lawsuit involving allegations of a boycott conspiracy related to seed and crop protection chemicals.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christine Wilson
E
Christine Wilson
E
Eminent Practitioners

Christine Wilson heads the firm's US Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice. She draws on her deep experience at the FTC to expertly counsel clients on high-stakes investigations and multi-jurisdictional mergers.

Christine is a premier US antitrust practitioner.

She is the most pragmatic and knowledgeable antitrust lawyer that I have ever worked with.

Eric Mahr
1
Eric Mahr
1
Band 1
Eric Mahr is an antitrust disputes specialist looked to by clients for representation in cartel follow-on litigation, as well as civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions.

Eric is deeply knowledgeable in antitrust.

Eric Mahr is very measured and smart.

Eric is fantastic at litigation. He does a great job at having a 360-degree view of how matters will play out with regulators.

Eric provides sound and actionable litigation advice in complex antitrust matters.

Eric is a really strong litigator.

Mary Lehner
3
Mary Lehner
3
Band 3
Mary Lehner handles a range of transactional and contentious antitrust matters for large corporate clients. She regularly appears before both the FTC and DOJ.

Mary is very clear and concise. She delivers good advice on acquisitions or strategy from an antitrust standpoint.

Mary Lehner is strong on strategic decisions.

Mary is a very strategic thinker.

Mary can develop solutions to problems very quickly.

Julie S Elmer
4
Julie S Elmer
4
Band 4
Julie Elmer is a highly regarded litigator with an excellent pedigree in defending against antitrust challenges brought by the government or by private plaintiffs.

Julie Elmer is a strong trial lawyer.

Jennifer Mellott
5
Jennifer Mellott
5
Band 5

Jennifer Mellott is a well-regarded partner commended for her work advising clients on the antitrust aspects of significant corporate transactions. She has particular expertise in the tech sector.

Jennifer has a fantastic demeanour. She is very bright.

Jennifer is extremely practical. She is easy going and easy to work with. She is very results-oriented.

Jennifer is very good at the commercial aspects.

Jennifer is a strategic thinker. She is a pleasure to work with.

Meghan Rissmiller
5
Meghan Rissmiller
5
Band 5

Meghan Rissmiller is a distinguished attorney noted for her handling of merger clearances. She has particular expertise in the healthcare sector.

Her thoughts on antitrust are insightful.

Meghan is great at providing practical and succinct advice.

Meghan is very practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Antitrust

Christine Wilson
E
Christine Wilson
E
Eminent Practitioners
Mary Lehner
3
Mary Lehner
3
Band 3
Jennifer Mellott
5
Jennifer Mellott
5
Band 5
Meghan Rissmiller
5
Meghan Rissmiller
5
Band 5
Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

Eric Mahr
1
Eric Mahr
1
Band 1
Julie S Elmer
4
Julie S Elmer
4
Band 4