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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Antitrust

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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With a team of 135 lawyers in 17 countries, Hogan Lovells is a recognized leader across the full range of complex antitrust and competition matters facing businesses today. Our global team has a strong proven track record in advising clients with respect to mergers and joint ventures, multinational transactions, agency and cartel investigations, appeals, litigation, international legislation, compliance, and private enforcement. Our lawyers have been a part of the government agencies and authorities our clients often deal with, including the European Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the UK Competition Authority.

We are regular award winners for merger control matters, we consistently rank among the top ten firms in Global Competition Review’s top ten Global Elite Antitrust and Competition practices, and we come highly recognized by Chambers Global, The Legal 500, and PLC Which Lawyer?. Our antitrust and competition lawyers are experienced in helping clients set up joint cooperation projects and JVs, and obtain merger control and FDI clearances. We work with our colleagues across the firm to deliver the highest quality competition law advice to help achieve the successful consummation of transactions, including working with parties on M&A transactions to avoid delays, financial penalties, litigation, forced divestitures, blocked deals, and reputational damage.

To learn more about our practice, please visit hoganlovells.com.

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a strong practice with a deep bench of skilled antitrust attorneys practicing in all areas, including government investigations, high-profile merger clearance and high-stakes litigation. Particularly noted for handling complex cartel defense cases. Regularly represents a number of global blue-chip firms on some of their most significant matters. Strong client base in the technology, media and financial services sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells US LLP advised IBM on the antitrust aspects of its $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp.

Strengths

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  • In a very fast-moving world, the Hogan team provide nuanced, practical advice, with real direction instead of just potential options. They are an invaluable and trusted source of advice.

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  • Hogan Lovells have deep familiarity with enforcement agencies and significant knowledge. They can assess risk in complex and sophisticated matters and persuade key stakeholders.

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  • The team has superior expertise and knowledge. They provide trusted guidance, support and clear advice quickly.

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  • Hogan Lovells are quick to understand the industry and issues at hand. They are very capable and effective at representing us on multiple fronts at once. They are very accessible and easy to communicate with.

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  • Hogan's command of antitrust laws is balanced with practicality and the ability to get up to speed on various industries incredibly quickly. They are knowledgeable, creative and hard-working.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Logan M Breed
    Logan M Breed

    Logan M Breed

    Logan Breed is recognized for his well-rounded antitrust practice covering transactions, litigation and agency investigations. He is particularly notable for his experience of handling matters with cross-border elements.

    • Logan has strong skills in understanding the commercial relationship is different markets. He prepares well-balanced and comprehensive analysis.

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    • Logan is a fantastic and highly experienced attorney who steers things in a better direction.

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    • Logan stands out for his exceptional responsiveness, collaborative approach and ability to deliver client-specific solutions.

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    • Logan is extremely responsive and gives accurate, informed advice provided with strong commercial acumen.

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  • Justin Bernick
    Justin Bernick

    Justin Bernick

    Justin Bernick routinely advises clients in sophisticated antitrust investigations and litigation. He has notable experience of handling issues related to price-fixing allegations.

    • Justin is a true antitrust litigator. He knows how to respond to government demands efficiently and effectively.

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    • Justin is extraordinarily knowledgeable and is able to translate that knowledge into quick, actionable and practical advice.

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    • Justin is exceptional. I have tremendous confidence in his expertise and judgment on antitrust matters.

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    • Justin provides great service. He is very personable and very knowledgeable. He is a very effective litigator and quick on his feet.

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    • Justin always provides excellent, practical advice. He always displays a real-world understanding. He is prompt, quick and works through unique challenges.

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  • Kenneth Field
    Kenneth Field

    Kenneth Field

    Kenneth Field is well regarded for his expertise representing clients in the healthcare sector on complex antitrust challenges.

    • Kenneth is a healthcare specialist and a superb antitrust lawyer.

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    • Kenneth does phenomenal work.

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    • Ken has both a deep understanding of the law and of our organization, which he uses to help us find creative solutions and pathways.

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  • Lauren E. Battaglia
    Lauren E. Battaglia

    Lauren E. Battaglia

    Lauren E. Battaglia is a fast emerging talent demonstrating her capability guiding large companies through merger clearance proceedings.

    • Lauren is a trusted adviser for multinational clients.

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    • Lauren is incredibly responsive, very client-focused and effective.

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    • Lauren is responsive, does sophisticated work and has command of the law. She is very creative and gets up to speed easily and quickly with the specifics of numerous industries.

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