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Competition/Antitrust (International & Cross-Border) - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis is frequently recognised as a global powerhouse supporting multinational clients in a wide range of practice areas. Its rapid expansion has seen it increase in prominence in European and Asian jurisdictions, including China, Germany and the UK, now offering an excellent platform across the USA and Europe with a strong track record for both inbound and outbound transactions. It continues to handle some of the most complex and sophisticated cross-border transactions and contentious proceedings.

Kirkland & Ellis has a talented team with a reputation for expertise in antitrust, and possesses an impressive and diverse bench of specialists, willing to go to trial in both criminal and civil litigation and also able to get complex mergers cleared by government agencies. It continues to strengthen its national network with an emerging New York presence. The team is noted for its particularly strong client base in the private equity sector as well as sports, leisure and healthcare.

Strengths

Kirkland offers deep expertise in antitrust.

The Kirkland team is so knowledgeable about the agencies and the government.

The lawyers are very responsive and efficient.

Notable practitioners

James Mutchnik is highly regarded for his cartel work, regularly representing large clients in particularly sensitive proceedings. He has a strong agency-facing practice, frequently handling DOJ, FTC and state attorneys general investigations.
 
"James Mutchnik is very smart and capable. He has a great mind for strategy."

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James H Mutchnik
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