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Consistently ranked among the top global antitrust practices, we bring credibility and teamwork to everything we do, from precedent-setting courtroom victories to deft handling of merger reviews by agencies around the world.

Our litigation abilities range from extricating clients early and efficiently to achieving . And when it comes to shepherding transactions through global clearance processes, we are practice leaders. We routinely handle complex international mergers and obtain clearance in challenging situations.

We have a reputation for sophisticated, practical antitrust strategy that couples cutting-edge economic and doctrinal analyses with an adept reading of the regulatory and political environment, even under the tightest timeframes. And we are one of the few firms whose partners have tried—and won—cases for and against, the government.

With a team that includes veterans of the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, we offer clients an insider’s perspective, bolstered by our close partnerships with renowned economists and consultants.

Chambers Review

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a prominent antitrust team with comprehensive litigation expertise and a strong merger clearance practice, handling major global transactions. Represents numerous household-name clients in some of the biggest US and worldwide cases, including class actions and multidistrict litigation. Acts for clients from the transport, technology and financial services industries, among others.

Work Highlights

  • O'Melveny & Myers LLP represented BH Management Services in a multi-district litigation alleging property managers engaged in a conspiracy to inflate rents by using and sharing information through a revenue management software vendor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ian Simmons
3
Ian Simmons
3
Band 3

Ian Simmons cochairs the antitrust practice at the firm. He is a trial lawyer noted for his decades of experience litigating in the space. He has notable expertise in price-fixing cases and also handles governmental investigations.

Ian takes a very complex subject and explains it. He is also a strategic thinker. He just anticipates the next move, so we are always ready to go.

Ian really understands the value of strategy. He thinks holistically about cases.

Ian is definitely a talented litigator especially on class actions, which is where he thrives.

Brian Quinn
U
Brian Quinn
U
Up and Coming

Brian Quinn is commended for his experience across a broad range of antitrust matters. He is particularly strong at handling price-fixing disputes and counseling clients.

Brian dives really deep into cases. He is also always thinking ahead.

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District of Columbia

Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

Ian Simmons
3
Ian Simmons
3
Band 3
Brian Quinn
U
Brian Quinn
U
Up and Coming

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