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Antitrust and Competition

WilmerHale has one of the leading antitrust and competition practices in the United States and Europe, with more than 50 years of experience and more than 70 competition lawyers in the United States, Europe and China. We have secured antitrust clearance for hundreds of complex mergers and joint ventures, helped clients avoid fines and prison terms in many cartel investigations, and won numerous victories for clients in private and government litigation. Many of our partners and senior counsel have served in high levels of government in the United States or Europe, and all have a wealth of experience representing clients across the full range of antitrust issues. Global Competition Review has repeatedly ranked our practice in the “Top 20 Global Elite” and has distinguished the practice for its “ever-impressive antitrust team.”

To learn more, visit us at: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/antitrust-and-competition

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale has an accomplished group of esteemed antitrust practitioners with deep experience across the spectrum of matters. Highly regarded for its outstanding cartel defense practice, it also features expertise handling related civil litigation as well as transactional competition issues, including M&A and joint ventures. Notable clients in the technology, entertainment and natural resources industries. Able to assist both corporations and private individuals.

Work Highlights

  • WilmerHale represented Apple against counterclaims brought by Masimo alleging monopolization and false advertising related to the Apple Watch.

Strengths

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WilmerHale assembles really knowledgeable and really talented lawyers. They have breadth, global capabilities and practitioners in niche areas.

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WilmerHale offer strategic advice for issue-solving and amazing depth in the subject matter. They have experts in niche areas and are extremely reliable.

Antitrust respondent
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WilmerHale are extraordinarily responsive and attentive. The attorneys are creative legal thinkers and industry experts. They are highly skilled and experienced.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Mueller
2
Thomas Mueller
2
Band 2
Thomas Mueller is a highly regarded attorney sought out to handle international cartel investigations. He has considerable expertise in responding to price-fixing allegations.

Thomas is very smart and understands complex issues. He is good at breaking these down into bite-sized chunks.

Tom has a very effective way with the agencies. He is incredible, measured and not overly aggressive.

Thomas is deeply experienced. He not only knows his stuff but can negotiate. He understands our risk profile and tolerance.

Thomas brings a pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges, consistently offering solutions that are both actionable and aligned with business realities. His deep expertise in enforcement matters is evident and invaluable.

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Hartmut Schneider
3
Hartmut Schneider
3
Band 3
Hartmut Schneider is particularly noted for his work in cross-border merger clearance, acting on behalf of prominent clients in a range of sectors. He is particularly knowledgeable of issues arising at the intersection of IP and antitrust law.

Hartmut has a great ability to understand the business. He has a cool, calm demeanor and is clear in articulating what he needs in stressful matters. He is knowledgeable on the US front and in other countries.

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Thomas Mueller
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Thomas Mueller
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Hartmut Schneider
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Hartmut Schneider
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