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K&L Gates

Antitrust

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K&L Gates

Rankings

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Antitrust - Illinois

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
K&L Gates is a notable antitrust team particularly recognized for its criminal antitrust work. Regularly defends clients in DOJ investigation and enforcement proceedings as well as parallel class action litigation. Acts for automotive, pharmaceutical and electrical component manufacturers in relation to price fixing.
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Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates represented Houston Methodist in antitrust class actions alleging a conspiracy to reduce competition for the hiring and compensation of pharmacy residents.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

  • K&L Gates has a deep bench and is very responsive to any requests or questions. The team are experts in the subject matter presented, and they deliver strong work product.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

  • K&L Gates has a wealth of experience in antitrust matters and has always been able to provide reliable, effective and efficient advice.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven M Kowal
    Steven M Kowal

    Steven M Kowal

    Steven Kowal has considerable experience in managing civil and criminal antitrust litigation, investigations and enforcement actions and cartel matters.

    • Steven is very well regarded.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
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  • Lauren Norris Donahue
    Lauren Norris Donahue

    Lauren Norris Donahue

    Lauren Donahue has a broad practice in the antitrust space and is particularly noted for her agency-facing practice.

    • She works quickly and efficiently to provide key advice so that our business can operate with confidence in our compliance.

      Antitrust respondentUSA

    • Lauren is extremely organized, detail-orientated and a good strategic thinker.

      Antitrust respondentUSA

    • Lauren has a real practical view and she looks at the big picture and navigates through the middle.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
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  • Michael Martinez
    Michael Martinez

    Michael Martinez

    Michael Martinez is a go-to antitrust litigator. He currently serves as managing partner of the Chicago office.

    • Michael is excellent in explaining and managing the engagement.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
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