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Antitrust

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a consummate team of antitrust practitioners who adeptly handle high-value merger clearance matters and government investigations conducted by the FTC, DOJ and European regulatory authorities. Also represents plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile litigations involving claims such as monopolization and price fixing, among others. Experience representing multinational corporations in international and national cartel investigations and subsequent litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Mattress Firm Group in its successful $5 billion acquisition by Tempur Sealy.

Strengths

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Simpson has excellent knowledge of antitrust laws. The team provides in-depth and practical advice on many antitrust issues.

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Simpson offers subject matter expertise and former antitrust enforcement experience.

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Simpson Thacher demonstrate expertise and knowledge about the business. They are proficient at navigating complex and sophisticated matters.

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Simpson has excellent relationships among the plaintiff bar as well as the US Attorneys Office. It has excellent analytical and writing skills.

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The Simpson antitrust team stands out for its substantive legal knowledge and strategy.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sara Razi
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Sara Razi
3
Band 3

Sara Razi is the co-chair of the firm's antitrust and trade regulation practice. She leverages previous government experience at the FTC when advising clients on mergers, litigation and investigations.

Sara is a sharp, strategic lawyer. She handled a tough situation extremely well.

Sara is a smart antitrust lawyer.

Sara is extremely knowledgeable and can really articulate what the government will do or think. She is tremendous in litigation.

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Karen Kazmerzak
4
Karen Kazmerzak
4
Band 4
Karen Kazmerzak is recommended for her expertise in transactional antitrust matters, providing compliance counseling to prominent clients. She also handles the merger review process, notably representing third-party clients.

Karen is a sharp antitrust lawyer. She is really good at articulating the nuances to the business folks.

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Abram J Ellis
5
Abram J Ellis
5
Band 5

Abram Ellis combines his regulatory knowledge and litigation capabilities to shepherd clients through antitrust issues including merger clearance challenges and class actions.

Abram is very strategic, thorough and organized.

Abram provides excellent service and sophistication. He is extremely responsive.

Abram has the ability to take complex litigation issues and provide very easy-to-understand summaries. He provides practical advice and recommendations with excellent rationale.

Abram is a real specialist and a creative thinker. He has very good advocacy and superior knowledge of antitrust law.

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Preston Miller
5
Preston Miller
5
Band 5

Preston Miller is noted for his handling of sophisticated corporate transactions. He regularly works with healthcare, manufacturing and investment companies.

Preston is a phenomenal lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Sara Razi
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Sara Razi
3
Band 3
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Karen Kazmerzak
4
Karen Kazmerzak
4
Band 4
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Abram J Ellis
5
Abram J Ellis
5
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Preston Miller
5
Preston Miller
5
Band 5
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