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Antitrust - Illinois

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is a highly regarded firm with exceptional expertise and experience in the full spread of antitrust claims. Prominent for successfully defending clients in complex criminal and civil cases, whether initiated by governments or private entities. Also noted for its handling of domestic and foreign M&A clearances. Knowledgeable in a range of industries, particularly within healthcare, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Further noted for its extensive private equity client base.

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Work Highlights

Kirkland & Ellis represented United Airlines in a multidistrict antitrust litigation regarding the alleged price fixing of domestic airfares.

Strengths

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The team handles complexity with a relaxed air that makes it seem effortless. They are able to draw out the important points from messy scenarios and advise with precision.

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Kirkland & Ellis is an Illinois powerhouse. They bring lots of resources and lawyers to their clients.

Antitrust respondent
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Kirkland & Ellis is known for being unbelievably thorough and will dot every I and cross every T. It has a very large, well-resourced, smart team, who really are top-of-the-line antitrust lawyers and litigators.

Antitrust respondent
USA

The team handles complexity with a relaxed air that makes it seem effortless. They are able to draw out the important points from messy scenarios and advise with precision.

Antitrust respondent
USA

Kirkland & Ellis is an Illinois powerhouse. They bring lots of resources and lawyers to their clients.

Antitrust respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Daniel E Laytin

Band 1

Daniel Laytin is highly regarded for his handling of significant antitrust litigation including Robinson-Patman Act disputes as well as allegations of price fixing and monopolization.

He's very strategic, calm and very matter-of-fact. I always feel like I'm getting very rational and thought-out advice.

He has a really deep understanding of antitrust laws and how they intersect with the facts of an industry.

Dan is one of the great thinkers of antitrust law. He really understands things down to the nth degree and is an extremely nice person and good team leader.

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Christa Cottrell

Band 3

Christa Cottrell is recognized for her expertise across a broad range of antitrust matters. She regularly handles class actions alleging price fixing and other anticompetitive behavior.

Christa has got some great trial experience and is very dynamic, smart and fearless.

She is a true leader and advocate who is very persuasive in front of a jury and is a skilled litigator.

She is a combination of someone who has a deep understanding of the law but can also keep her audience.

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Molly Kelley

Band 4

Molly Kelley is noted for her handling of sophisticated antitrust matters including merger compliance and litigation. She is particularly well known for her work with private equity clients.

Molly handles complexity with a relaxed air that makes it seem effortless. She is able to draw out the important points from messy scenarios and advise with precision.

She is fantastic, wonderful and really smart.

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