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About Winston's Antitrust practice:

  • Winston's practice is one of the few, if not the only, law firms in Illinois to offer industry-leading capabilities in all three key areas of antitrust law: (1) civil and criminal antitrust investigations and litigation; (2) merger reviews and challenges; and (3) counseling and compliance.
  • Winston is considered a “Litigation Powerhouse” by Crain’s Chicago Business and Law360. We are one of the few firms in Illinois capable of trying, and that has tried, antitrust cases to juries, judges, arbitration panels, and international tribunals.
  • Winston has deep experience across a broad and diverse range of industries, including financial services, heavy industry, manufacturing, consumer products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, agriculture/bioengineering, technology, and health care.
  • Winston’s Chambers ranked Illinois IP litigation team routinely partners with the firm’s Illinois Antitrust team to handle antitrust and IP matters that are often resolved in the same litigation.


Our Antitrust/Competition practice has been recognized frequently including:

  • Recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” for Antitrust/Competition by Best Law Firms in 2023 and ranked “Tier 1” in Antitrust in Chicago and nationally in 2024.
  • Ranked in 2023 as “Tier 1” for Antitrust Law by Benchmark Litigation US
  • Named 2021 “Practice Group of the Year” for Antitrust/Competition by Law360
  • Named 2020 “Antitrust Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation US

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn LLP is regularly trusted with antitrust counseling in a civil and criminal context, drawing praise for its litigation and trial work. Also provides expertise in matters including merger reviews and challenges, and counseling and compliance. Works within a wide range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing and consumer products. Additionally noted for its expertise in healthcare-related antitrust disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston & Strawn LLP represented Equifax in an antitrust class action alleging that it and other consumer-credit-reporting companies engaged in a conspiracy to monopolize the credit score market.

Strengths

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"The team is very responsive. They provide easy to digest and practical advice."

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"The team's client service and efficiency is tremendous."

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Notable Practitioners

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James Herbison
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James Herbison
Head of Antitrust
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James Herbison is an antitrust attorney noted for his abilities across both civil and criminal antitrust matters.
"James is one of the premier antitrust lawyers in the US. He is rare in that he combines a strong litigation and trial background with his ability to provide sound commercial and strategic advice."
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Michael Mayer
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Michael Mayer
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Michael Mayer focuses on criminal defense as well as counseling and litigating antitrust matters.
"Michael has very good judgment."
"Michael has a very strategic mind."
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Ranked Lawyers at
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James Herbison
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James Herbison
Head of Antitrust
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Michael Mayer
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Michael Mayer
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Members

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Connor Reidy

Eva Cole

Eva Cole

Head of Department

Gordon Dobie

James Herbison

James Herbison

Head of Department

Kevin Goldstein

Matthew DalSanto

Clients

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Chicago Parking Meters

Claxton Poultry Farms

Discover Financial Services

Equifax Inc.

Motorola Solutions

National Pork Producers Council

Panasonic Corporation

Rabobank Cooperative

TreeHouse Foods

Industries

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Agriculture/Bioengineering

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Forestry & Paper

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Utilities