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Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

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About

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Wilkinson Stekloff has quickly become the go-to firm for clients who want to litigate antitrust cases with an eye toward trial rather than settlement. We focus on developing a strategy for winning at trial to try to achieve positive results for our clients before trial.

We are one of the few firms in the country who has shown we can win antitrust cases in any setting—before judges or juries, against private plaintiffs or the government, and at every phase of litigation. We have won bet-the-company, multi-billion-dollar antitrust cases on motions to dismiss and at summary judgment. And we have taken some of the biggest antitrust cases in history to judgment and won, including successfully defending Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the second-largest merger trial in American history, and obtaining judgment as a matter of law for the NFL in a $21 billion case that sought to dismantle their highly successful media distribution model.

Wilkinson Stekloff has received recognition across the industry for our success, including Chambers and Partners ranking the firm in their “Nationwide Antitrust” category and four partners individually as “D.C. Antitrust Litigation Specialists,” Legal 500 ranking us in “Antitrust Civil Litigation Defense,” and both Global Competition Review and Benchmark Litigation awarding Matter of the Year to our work on the Microsoft/Activision deal.

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What the Team is Known For

Wilkinson Stekloff LLP is a well-known boutique noted for its strong antitrust offering. Highly regarded for its litigation and trial capabilities and is well placed to serve clients, especially from the technology industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Wilkinson Stekloff LLP served as lead trial counsel to Hewlett Packard Enterprise in the antitrust lawsuit challenging its proposed $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks.

Strengths

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  • Wilkinson has a deep talented team of excellent litigators.

    Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • The team have a real game plan and execute it well. They are very pragmatic and can do it in a short amount of time.

    Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Wilkinson has brilliant strategic trial lawyers who are very client-focused.

    Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Wilkinson is good at managing large, complex cases, providing strategic evaluation of the pros and cons.

    Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Wilkinson has a very deep bench of exceptionally smart and excellent writers and litigators. They handled a very complex and sophisticated matter very well.

    Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Beth A Wilkinson
    Band 1Beth A Wilkinson

    Beth A Wilkinson

    Beth Wilkinson is a well-regarded trial lawyer who demonstrates extensive experience in high-stakes antitrust cases. She regularly acts for clients across a broad range of industries including sport and technology.
    • Beth is an outstanding attorney at the top of her game. She allows everyone to feel engaged and perform at the highest levels.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Beth distills things down to their essence and portrays things in a very clear way. She is one of the true go-to people in this space.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Beth is a tremendously talented lawyer.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Beth's reputation speaks for itself. Her strategic thinking is just amazing.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Band 3Rakesh Kilaru
    Band 3Rakesh Kilaru

    Rakesh Kilaru

    Rakesh Kilaru is recognized for his experience as a litigator in the antitrust space. He handles high-stakes litigation and merger challenges.

    • Rakesh is a rockstar.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Rakesh is a multi-tool player equally skilled in trial and in front of an appellate bench. He is one of the smartest all-round lawyers.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Rakesh is one of the smartest, most careful lawyers I have worked with. He is a really good strategist.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Band 4Brian L. Stekloff
    Band 4Brian L. Stekloff

    Brian L. Stekloff

    Brian Stekloff is a well-known litigator who is called upon to defend high-profile clients in a broad range of antitrust disputes. He handles class actions, competitor claims and government challenges.

    • Brian is a great trial lawyer.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingKieran Gostin
    Up and ComingKieran Gostin

    Kieran Gostin

    Kieran Gostin is a litigator noted for his expertise in the antitrust space. He regularly advises tech clients in monopolization disputes.

    • Kieran is a young fantastic lawyer. He is a real savant with difficult elements in trial.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingSarah Neuman
    Up and ComingSarah Neuman

    Sarah Neuman

    Sarah Neuman is commended for her antitrust practice. She has notable experience handling litigation and merger challenges.

    • Sarah is an outstanding young lawyer.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA
    • Sarah is a real up-and-comer and a shining star.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA

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