Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 2

Antitrust

California

1 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Antitrust

District of Columbia

15 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Brian Byrne

USA

Practice Areas

Brian Byrne’s practice focuses on the antitrust review of mergers and acquisitions, criminal antitrust investigations and other enforcement matters, and civil antitrust litigation. He offers clients seamless counsel on cross-border matters and has been deeply involved in transactional and enforcement matters in both the U.S. and Europe and many other jurisdictions. Brian was resident in the firm's Brussels office for over three years (2008-11). He has been resident in the firm’s Bay Area office since 2021, while maintaining his presence in the Washington office as well.

Career

Joined firm, 1995; became partner, 2004. JD, magna cum laude, University of Michigan Law School (1995); BA, magna cum laude, Brown University (1992).

Professional Memberships

California and District of Columbia Bars; ABA Antitrust Section.

Publications

Brian has contributed to various publications on developments in antitrust laws, including the Global Competition Review, Competition Law Insight, ABA’s Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments and the ABA’s Antitrust Law Developments.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Antitrust - District of Columbia

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Brian Byrne is commended for his expertise in cross-border transactional clearance before US and EU competition agencies. He also handles civil and criminal investigations and enforcement proceedings.

Antitrust - California

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Brian Byrne is a highly rated antitrust specialist with a broad array of expertise in transactional and litigation matters. He is based in both the firm's Palo Alto and Washington, DC offices.

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