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Antitrust
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Jones Day advised Union Pacific Railroad Company on the antitrust aspects of its $85 billion proposed merger with Norfolk Southern.
Strengths
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Jones Day have a perfect balance of different experts in all areas of antitrust. They are creative and business-focused. They have subject matter expertise and an excellent line of sight into regulatory developments.
Antitrust respondentUSAThe team is business-minded, pragmatic and incredibly responsive to client needs, with exceptional capability to handle the most complex matter. The lawyers truly care about client outcomes.
Antitrust respondentUSAJones Day's partners go very deep in the details of the cases and antitrust investigations adding knowledge and value. Their very strong international reach and experience is also very valuable.
Antitrust respondentUSAJones Day has a deep bench of talented and extremely knowledgeable experts on a variety of topics. They provide excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Antitrust respondentUSAJones Day stands out for its deep substantive antitrust expertise combined with a highly practical, business-oriented approach. The team has an excellent grasp of how regulators actually assess risk in practice. Our questions are handled quickly and thoughtfully.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Craig A Waldman
Craig Waldman represents clients in high-stakes investigation and enforcement proceedings before competition agencies. He also handles merger clearance and complex antitrust litigation. Craig is a talented antitrust counselor. He has a firm grasp of the law and is able to communicate that into clear, concise and practical advice.
Antitrust respondentUSACraig is not just an antitrust expert but a trusted adviser on our most significant matters. He takes the time to understand your business and provides thoughtful, straight legal advice.
Antitrust respondentUSACraig is my go-to trusted adviser on all antitrust matters. He is exceptionally responsive and makes you feel like you are his only client.
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Band 2 
Band 2 John M Majoras
John Majoras is an accomplished antitrust attorney looked to by multinational corporations for his abilities in litigated merger challenges. He also skillfully counsels clients in cartel investigations and manages any ensuing follow-on litigation. John is a skilled litigator who presents complex issues in a thoughtful and clear manner.
Antitrust respondentUSAJohn is fantastic and very well-rounded with a robust practice.
Antitrust respondentUSAJohn is deeply experienced in presenting before courts effectively. He communicates with clarity about key issues in an effective way.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Michael H Knight
Michael Knight advises on an array of transactional antitrust matters and also covers litigation, defending clients in allegations of monopolization and price discrimination. Mike is a great business partner and has deep knowledge on antitrust laws. He has perfect knowledge on our industry and business constraints and so is a precious help during decision-making.
Antitrust respondentUSAMichael is a superb business counselor. He is knowledgeable, strategic and practical.
Antitrust respondentUSAMike was an immense help. He was very practical and realistic.
Antitrust respondentUSAMichael combines deep antitrust expertise with strong commercial judgment and is one of the most responsive attorneys I have worked with.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Julia McEvoy
Julia McEvoy is noted for her antitrust litigation practice handling complex disputes for corporate clients. She has extensive experience litigating merger challenges.
She is thoughtful and effective.
Antitrust respondentUSAJulie is an outstanding antitrust lawyer with the experience to skillfully represent clients in the largest, most complex matters.
Antitrust respondentUSAJulia is a seasoned antitrust attorney who has spent time in the DOJ.
Antitrust respondentUSAJulia is a very hard worker and a creative thinker with solid grounding in commercial aspects.
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Band 5 Band 5 Ryan Thomas
Ryan Thomas is frequently sought for his experience securing merger clearance and litigating challenges that arise.
Ryan is a strong lawyer who is smart and practical.
Antitrust respondentUSARyan is a great strategic thinker who appreciates the business pressures. He has keen attention to detail and helps solve issues in a timely fashion.
Antitrust respondentUSARyan is an antitrust expert. He explains the law in an interesting and understandable way.
Antitrust respondentUSARyan has deep expertise and knows how to engage with the agencies. He gives clear and actionable guidance.
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Ranked Individuals at Jones Day (5)
District of Columbia
Craig A Waldman
Antitrust
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Antitrust
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Antitrust
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Antitrust: Litigation Specialists
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Antitrust: Litigation Specialists
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