Department profile
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Antitrust

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Rankings

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Antitrust - California

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP is a respected practice that advises clients from a broad range of industries on all aspects of antitrust law. It has a strong litigation bench that frequently appears in class actions, anticompetitive suits and criminal proceedings. The firm has notable expertise in the media and entertainment space, as well as handling matters regarding patents and reverse payments in the pharmaceutical sector. The team has further experience representing clients in the transport industry and has additional proficiency in managing antitrust aspects of joint ventures and M&A.

Work Highlights

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  • Munger, Tolles & Olson acted as lead counsel for BNSF Railway and co-lead a joint defense team for the four largest railroads in the US on more than 100 antitrust price-fixing cases.

Strengths

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  • The team at Munger Tolles were knowledgeable and able to assemble a team who had all the skills necessary to do the job.

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  • The California team were exceptional with the litigation, they have a real expertise.

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  • The team at Munger, Tolles & Olson are very strategic thinkers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Glenn D Pomerantz
    Band 1Glenn D Pomerantz

    Glenn D Pomerantz

    Glenn Pomerantz skillfully manages antitrust disputes for clients in the media, technology and entertainment industries. His skills extend to litigating merger challenges on behalf of government bodies. He also turns his hand to transactional antitrust advice.
    • Glenn is a top-notch lawyer who always strives to find pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

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  • Band 3Rohit Singla
    Band 3Rohit Singla

    Rohit Singla

    Rohit Singla is particularly noted for his expertise at the intersection of antitrust and IP law. He clients are chiefly drawn from the technology and healthcare industries.
    • Rohit is skilled and experienced in tech and antitrust issues.

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    • Rohit is a thoughtful litigator on the types of arguments to make with the court.

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  • Band 5Justin P Raphael
    Band 5Justin P Raphael

    Justin P Raphael

    Justin Raphael is commended for his experience across a broad range of antitrust matters. He is particularly skilled in handling antitrust compliance counseling for a range of corporate clients.
    • Justin is extremely hard-working, a great writer and thinker. He can take an issue and look at it at from all angles in order to come up with new ways to approach it.

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  • Band 5Kuruvilla Olasa
    Band 5Kuruvilla Olasa

    Kuruvilla Olasa

    Kuruvilla Olasa has a growing practice in litigation in the antitrust space. He also regularly provides advice to clients regarding compliance matters.

    • Kuruvilla is a top-notch lawyer who always strives to find pragmatic solutions to complex problems.

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    • Kuru is good at recognizing what exactly is going to be important in the court.

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    • Kuruvilla is an expert at dealing with the other side; he is really deft at managing relationship with the other side.

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