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While plaintiff antitrust cases have recently attracted significant attention from many law firms, they have been our focus for 40+ years. Sperling Kenny Nachwalter lawyers are the pioneers of plaintiff direct action antitrust cases, and we offer more experience in direct action/opt-out plaintiff's litigation than perhaps any other firm in the country. When direct actions are not possible or are impractical, we bring antitrust actions on behalf of putative classes to address harms to competition. We spend considerable professional time on the front end of a potential case thoroughly researching its merits and working hand-in-hand with our economics team to evaluate the case before recommending a course of action to a client.

We excel in monetizing realized and unrealized claims and pursuing redress, and, as a result, we have secured billions in antitrust recoveries for plaintiffs to date. We attribute this success to our experience and strategic approach to litigation, crafting compelling legal theories and practical solutions, conducting rigorous economic analysis, managing discovery efficiently, remaining sensitive to clients’ business relationships, and effectively interacting with clients, adversaries, experts, judges, and juries. We partner with clients to solve business problems through all phases of litigation, at trial, and in arbitrations.

Chambers Review

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Antitrust - Illinois

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sperling Kenny Nachwalter offers counsel and commercial litigation in a range of antitrust matters, particularly in the context of government investigations. Notable for its solid plaintiff representation but also acknowledged for its work for defendants.

Work Highlights

  • Sperling Kenny Nachwalter represented Walgreen Co., The Kroger Co., Albertsons Companies, H-E-B LP, and Hy-Vee, as plaintiffs in a federal antitrust suit against Astrazeneca and the generic pharmaceutical companies Handa, Par, and Accord Healthcare related to pay-for delay agreements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Slater
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Paul Slater
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Senior Statespeople
Paul Slater is recognized for his work representing plaintiffs in the antitrust space. He frequently acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, transportation and retail sectors.

He is very knowledgeable with extensive legal relationships.

Paul is one of the preeminent antitrust attorneys in the country. He is a strategic thinker, strategist and brief-writer of the highest order.

He is a supremely experienced antitrust attorney who knows the law like the back of his hand.

Paul is a deep legal thinker and respected leader in legal strategy.

Bruce S Sperling
3
Bruce S Sperling
3
Band 3
Bruce Sperling is an experienced antitrust practitioner with expertise handling matters for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has additional capabilities in the bankruptcy, securities and patent arenas.

Bruce is an excellent lawyer.

David Germaine
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David Germaine
4
Band 4

David Germaine is highlighted for his sophisticated antitrust practice. He represents a range of clients in industries including pharmaceuticals and proteins. He is adept at handling complex litigation and case strategy.

He is excellent in all facets of the things that he does. He takes on the most significant tasks and does them with ease.

David is extremely sophisticated and understands complex issues in depth, but can also explain in terms understandable to non-lawyers or business partners.

David is an expert communicator who is smart and engaging.

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Illinois

Antitrust

Paul Slater
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Paul Slater
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Senior Statespeople
Bruce S Sperling
3
Bruce S Sperling
3
Band 3
David Germaine
4
David Germaine
4
Band 4

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