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Antitrust
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Williams & Connolly LLP represented Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb in antitrust litigation alleging refusal to deal, sham patent litigation and anticompetitive patent settlements on the companies’ Revlimid medicine.
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Williams & Connolly are experts in antitrust and understand litigation strategy is what leads to success. They find novel arguments to raise and their speed and willingness to learn our business is very impressive. They are always responsive and I appreciate their proactiveness.
Antitrust respondentUSAWhen Williams & Connolly take on a matter or a client, they are 'all in'. They roll up their sleeves and are robust strategic thinkers. They have high-quality professionals from senior partners to associates. Everything about Williams & Connolly is geared toward bet-the-company matters.
Antitrust respondentUSAThe Williams & Connolly attorneys are brilliant, strategic and motivated. They bring so much for complex commercial litigation. They are sophisticated trial lawyers.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 John E. Schmidtlein
John Schmidtlein is noted for his abilities as a litigator, defending a range of anticompetitive behavior allegations, recently including coordinated bidding and price-fixing. John is at the top of his profession.
Antitrust respondentUSAJohn is exceptional in everything he does. I cannot say enough good things about him.
Antitrust respondentUSAJohn is a titan of the antitrust defense Bar. He is a great strategic thinker and gets into the weeds and understand complexities. He really cares about getting a good outcome for his clients and is a phenomenal first-chair trial lawyer.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Benjamin Greenblum
Benjamin Greenblum is an accomplished antitrust litigator. He is typically sought out by clients in the pharmaceutical sector. Ben knows antitrust very well and is very practical.
Antitrust respondentUSABen gives very proactive and balanced advice on complex issues.
Antitrust respondentUSABen is outstanding, incredibly smart and efficient on very high-stakes antitrust litigation.
Antitrust respondentUSABenjamin is very client-oriented and a great strategic thinker. He is a great litigator and advocate in the courtroom.
Antitrust respondentUSABenjamin is an incredibly devoted lawyer who cares deeply. He is a zealous advocate and gets incredible results.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Jonathan Pitt
Jonathan Pitt is a formidable choice for household names facing allegations such as cartel conduct, tying and monopolization. He can turn his hand to litigation arising from mergers.
Jonathan's skillset and knowledge on antitrust law is extraordinary. He is an exceptional lawyer.
Antitrust respondentUSAJonathan is our go-to lawyer. He is able to distill information into very practical, business-oriented advice. He is also a fantastic trial lawyer.
Antitrust respondentUSAJonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and gives very practical advice that we can use as a business. He is a tremendous trial lawyer, has a fantastic presence and has exceeded expectations in the courtroom.
Antitrust respondentUSAJonathan is an expert. He's the one we turn to for subject matter expertise, but he's very comfortable brainstorming and accepting ideas from others.
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Ranked Individuals at Williams & Connolly LLP (3)
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John E. Schmidtlein
Antitrust: Litigation Specialists
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Antitrust: Litigation Specialists
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Antitrust: Litigation Specialists
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