Kirkland & Ellis, Antitrust | Chambers USA Profile

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is widely recognized for its strong antitrust team that handles M&A, including myriad Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and litigation, featuring deep experience in patent disputes. Boasts deep expertise acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, telecommunication and energy sectors. Also regularly selected by clients for representation in government investigations. Capable of representing clients before US and EU competition authorities.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis LLP defended Apple in a case alleging Apple illegally monopolized the smartphone market by blocking or limiting rivals from offering competing products.

Strengths

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The team can articulate intricate arguments simply and persuasively.

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The lawyers are able to provide direct insight into how evolving regulations are playing out in practical terms.

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The team can articulate intricate arguments simply and persuasively.

Antitrust respondent
USA

The lawyers are able to provide direct insight into how evolving regulations are playing out in practical terms.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew J Reilly

Band 1

Matthew Reilly offers deft antitrust counsel to clients engaged in large transactions, representing prominent clients before the competition agencies. He also handles complex antitrust litigation, drawing on his previous experience as an FTC trial lawyer.

Matthew is client-friendly and great to work with.

Matthew has an incredible understanding of the law balanced with a practical and intelligent approach to dealing with complex and high-risk matters.

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Andrea Agathoklis Murino

Band 3

Andrea Agathoklis Murino is accomplished in merger clearance work, often handling second requests and steering clients through merger investigations. She also provides business antitrust counseling.

Andrea can understand how a business works and what is important to it.

Andrea is creative and she has fantastic expertise.

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Norman Armstrong

Band 4

Norman Armstrong is commended for his agency-facing practice, handling both civil and criminal investigations for large clients. He also advises on the antitrust class actions.

Norman brings strong communication and negotiation skills.

Norman is good at understanding antitrust law. He has a strategic focus and he is client-centric.

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