Antitrust | USA

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP maintains its unmatched reputation for producing work of the very highest caliber, regularly advising blue-chip companies during their most important mergers and in high-stakes civil and criminal antitrust litigation. The cross-border capabilities of the broad and multi-talented roster of attorneys are complemented by expertise in European and global antitrust matters. Has household-name clients in industries including telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.

Freshfields US LLP is a well-respected branch of the magic circle powerhouse with an adept team that features particular expertise in complex, transatlantic merger clearance work. Also handles numerous notable matters in civil litigation as well as criminal cartel investigations. Advises clients from a variety of industries including the healthcare, technology and airline sectors.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a dominant firm for matters involving the hi-tech sphere, acting for many of the most prominent technology firms in the USA. Also assists a wide variety of major airlines and life sciences companies. Offers strength across civil and criminal conduct investigations, antitrust litigation and transactional work.

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a strong practice with a deep bench of skilled antitrust attorneys practicing in all areas, including government investigations, high-profile merger clearance and high-stakes litigation. Particularly noted for handling complex cartel defense cases. Regularly represents a number of global blue-chip firms on some of their most significant matters. Strong client base in the technology, media and financial services sectors.

Wilkinson Stekloff LLP is a well-known boutique noted for its strong antitrust offering. Highly regarded for its litigation and trial capabilities and is well placed to serve clients, especially from the technology industry.

Baker McKenzie is regularly trusted with antitrust counseling in a civil and criminal context. Noted for assisting clients with the antitrust aspects of mergers especially in the manufacturing and retail industries. Further able to manage sophisticated class actions involving allegations of no-poach and price-fixing.

Dechert LLP has a distinguished roster of antitrust practitioners that offer start-to-finish merger support, regularly called upon to secure agency clearance of high-profile and high-value matters. Also handles a variety of criminal and civil antitrust litigation, including class action disputes. Features particular experience in healthcare, retail and media sector work.

McDermott Will & Schulte continues to offer advice in all areas of antitrust law, with considerable expertise handling complicated merger clearances and both criminal and civil litigation including cartel defense. Boasts a strong reputation advising clients in a variety of sectors, including defense, healthcare and consumer products. Also demonstrates a key understanding of the intersection between antitrust and IP law.

Milbank LLP is a distinguished antitrust team with a strong track record in civil litigation. Accomplished in supporting clients in merger reviews and litigated merger challenges. Further noted for its representation of clients in complex investigations, especially relating to the entertainment sector.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a robust team of antitrust lawyers with a focus on civil and criminal litigation. Also noted for its merger review and counseling practice. Longstanding client relationships with companies in the technology, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries.

Rule Garza Howley LLP is a newly formed antitrust boutique home to a bench of longstanding attorneys. Well placed to advise on the gamut of issues from M&A to litigation. Supports clients from a range of industries including energy and technology.