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(202) 847-4000Provided by Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
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 have had success in a number of high-profile, bet-the-company antitrust cases, focusing on developing a strategy for winning at trial that has delivered positive results for our clients before trial. We represent clients in civil and criminal matters, in courts and in agency proceedings.
Among our many representative matters was prevailing in the second-largest merger trial in American history and an outright win on summary judgment that was selected as one of the “Impact Cases” of the year by Benchmark Litigation and "Matter of the Year" by Global Competition Review. In Federal Trade Commission v. Microsoft Corporation, et al., Wilkinson Stekloff secured a groundbreaking victory for Microsoft over its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The firm's attorneys defeated the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop the transaction after a five-day trial that began less than two weeks after the FTC filed its federal court complaint. Wilkinson Stekloff directed all aspects of litigation strategy from the time the acquisition was announced in January 2022, positioning the case for a federal court victory on an unprecedented timeline.
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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.
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP represented National Football League, the 32 NFL Member Teams and NFL Enterprises in a class action alleging the NFL's Sunday Ticket package violated the Sherman Act by restraining trade and creating an illegal monopoly.
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The team's ability to see around corners is incredible. It is clear that trials are their specialty, with good reason.
The lawyers are responsive, strategic and creative.
Wilkinson Stekloff is very effective in court.
The Wilkinson team brings a very strategic eye to the case.
The lawyers are really smart and they have good strategic thought.
The team's ability to see around corners is incredible. It is clear that trials are their specialty, with good reason.
The lawyers are responsive, strategic and creative.
Wilkinson Stekloff is very effective in court.
The Wilkinson team brings a very strategic eye to the case.
The lawyers are really smart and they have good strategic thought.
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Beth is a very good trial litigator.
Beth is so talented and a force of nature.
Rakesh Kilaru is recognized for his experience as a litigator in the antitrust space. He handles high-stakes litigation and merger challenges.
Rakesh is terrific. He has got a giant antitrust brain.
Rakesh Kilaru is extremely smart. He is very practical and thoughtful. He commands a room.
Rakesh is extremely smart and strategic. He is great to work with.
Rakesh is a good courtroom lawyer.
Rakesh is a brilliant trial lawyer.
Kieran Gostin is a litigator noted for his expertise in the antitrust space. He regularly advises tech clients in monopolization disputes.
Kieran is an excellent litigator. He provides excellent support and advice on litigation.
Kieran is an excellent all-around litigator and trial lawyer.
Sarah Neuman is commended for her antitrust practice. She has notable experience handling litigation and merger challenges.
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