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WilmerHale

Antitrust

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WilmerHale

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Provided by WilmerHale

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 about our Antitrust and Competition Practice, click here: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/antitrust-and-competition

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Antitrust - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale has a top-quality cartel practice that features some of the leading attorneys in the criminal antitrust space. It also handles antitrust reviews of a range of major mergers and acquisitions, as well as civil litigation. and is further capable of handling non-merger agency investigations. The firm is able to assist with matters at the intersection of IP and antitrust, and collaborates with international offices while also continuing to develop and broaden its national scope and network. It offers experienced representation to a range of large corporations, including those in the technology, automotive, manufacturing and financial services industries.

Strengths

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

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  • WilmerHale has excellent and thoughtful litigators.

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Thomas Mueller
    Band 1Thomas Mueller

    Thomas Mueller

    Thomas Mueller is highly experienced in handling both domestic cartel cases and criminal investigations on a global scale. He manages disputes often involving allegations of price fixing and monopolization conspiracy.

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

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

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

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