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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

Chambers Review

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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 Banco Santander in a lawsuit involving allegations of price-fixing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven F Cherry
2
Steven F Cherry
2
Band 2
Steven Cherry is commended for his work handling international cartel investigations and follow-on litigation.
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 Mueller is a really good strategist.

Thomas is a great negotiator. He is a really skilled and very strategic lawyer.

Thomas is an outstanding lawyer. He is so intelligent and he has unbelievable composure.

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 is exceptional. He is great to work with.

Hartmut is an experienced, smart and highly responsive attorney. He offers practical advice and does a great job for his clients.

Hartmut is very smart and practical.

Hartmut is an exceptionally talented antitrust lawyer. He is very good at industry analysis and risk assessment.

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Antitrust

Thomas Mueller
2
Thomas Mueller
2
Band 2
Hartmut Schneider
3
Hartmut Schneider
3
Band 3
Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

Steven F Cherry
2
Steven F Cherry
2
Band 2