Our antitrust lawyers work with clients in a broad range of industries on the full scope of antitrust issues, including mergers and acquisitions, arrangements among businesses that may lead to claims of lessened competition and conduct by firms that arguably have monopoly power.
We counsel companies to ensure they accomplish their business objectives while complying with the antitrust laws and work with them when government enforcement agencies (including the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and the state attorneys general) come knocking. We represent companies in every facet of antitrust litigation.
Our lawyers advise businesses regarding filing obligations under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act and represent them in merger investigations and second requests. Our lawyers represent companies and individuals in cases involving claims of price fixing, market division, customer allocation, tying, bundling, exclusive dealing, anticompetitive dealer terminations, predatory pricing and other exclusionary conduct. We handle both civil and criminal antitrust matters.
Antitrust disputes typically have high stakes. The wrong outcome can lead to significant restrictions on business operations and interfere in a company’s ability to reach its strategic goals and growth plans. Many cases are brought as class actions, which magnifies the exposure. Even if successfully resolved, antitrust cases can have damaging effects on relations with customers, employees, business partners, investors and government officials. We understand the importance of protecting our clients’ business interests while promoting their legal needs.
We have particularly deep experience in many industries such as media, cable and telecommunications, health care, software, the Internet, energy, gasoline distribution, chemicals, advertising, retail, construction, air transportation, and fishing and processing. In each of these areas our experience gives us insight into the industry’s competitive situation, business practices and the history of previous disputes. |