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Norton Rose Fulbright

Antitrust

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Antitrust and Competition team is a key resource for clients who are developing and coordinating competition strategies on a global scale, as well as responding to government investigations and enforcement actions and defending private lawsuits. Our Texas lawyers are particularly recognized for their litigation strengths.

We act for a wide range of clients in the US, as well as multinational clients with businesses and interests all over the world and for whom our international capabilities are essential. We represent clients across a variety of highly regulated industry sectors. Our clients are key market players in their industry which means that competition law compliance is a major consideration.

We handle matters in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia and Africa. This global coverage allows us to offer a ‘one-stop’ legal service for all antitrust matters including merger filings and clearances and international investigations in multiple jurisdictions worldwide. Our lawyers have a deep local knowledge of markets, laws, regulators and practice. Our lawyers are qualified in the competition laws of many jurisdictions and practise before courts and competition authorities across the world. Wherever our clients are located, our advice draws on the depth and breadth of this international experience.

Industries (20)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities/Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients/ Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Antitrust - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright houses an accomplished practice with deep knowledge of complex antitrust issues. Advises on a range of matters including compliance, M&A, enforcement proceedings and investigations. Strong Texas presence complemented by significant experience in cross-border matters on behalf of major multinationals. Has a roster of clients in the healthcare, energy and consumer electronics industries. Handles specific matters including monopolization conspiracies, price-fixing allegations and boycott disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright represented the State of Texas, which led a coalition with 17 other states, in its challenge to Google's monopolistic conduct regarding its digital advertising platform.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose is a great firm.

    Antitrust respondentUSA
  • The Norton Rose team is responsive and creative.

    Antitrust respondentUSA
  • The team has industry knowledge and is practical in its approach to giving advice, particularly on compliance or counselling questions.

    Antitrust respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Layne Kruse
    Band 1Layne Kruse

    Layne Kruse

    Layne Kruse is a highly experienced competition litigator. He represents energy, pharmaceutical and consumer products companies in significant government challenges and large multidistrict class actions.

    • Layne has a good reputation and is a strong antitrust lawyer.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
    • Layne is a really good antitrust lawyer.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
    • Layne is experienced. He can analogize a current case to another case he worked on.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
  • Band 2Eliot Turner
    Band 2Eliot Turner

    Eliot Turner

    Eliot Turner regularly advises clients on complex antitrust disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in Sherman Act cases.
    • Eliot is very strong in courtroom presentations and makes things understandable to judges or an arbitration panel. He has a sharp mind and can hone in on the key issues in any legal question.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
    • Eliot is a very strong antitrust lawyer. He is commercial and I think very highly of him.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
    • Eliot is a terrific attorney.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
  • Band 3Anne Rodgers
    Band 3Anne Rodgers

    Anne Rodgers

    Anne Rodgers deftly handles a wide array of antitrust disputes for clients in the energy, healthcare and telecommunications sectors. She is particularly noted for her expertise in Sherman Act cases.
    • Anne is a good adviser.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
  • Band 3Michael Swartzendruber
    Band 3Michael Swartzendruber

    Michael Swartzendruber

    Michael Swartzendruber is a litigator with a wide-ranging practice including significant expertise in antitrust mandates. He is particularly notable for his representation of theater companies.
    • Michael has industry knowledge and is able to simplify extremely complex concepts.

      Antitrust respondentUSA

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