Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
+1 202 942 5000Chambers Review
Arnold & Porter is a superb DC firm that offers the full package of antitrust services, such as high-profile merger clearance, as well as civil litigation and criminal investigations. Equally well suited to handle investigations by US and international authorities. Serves an enviable client roster of leading companies in a huge variety of sectors, including technology, oil and gas and financial services.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter advised Altria on the antitrust aspects of its $2.75 billion acquisition of NJOY Holdings.
Strengths
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"Arnold's attorneys have a knack for synthesizing complex information into practical legal advice."
"The Arnold team is able to leverage their knowledge of regulatory matters and the industry as a whole to help support the right outcome."
"Arnold's attorneys have a knack for synthesizing complex information into practical legal advice."
"The Arnold team is able to leverage their knowledge of regulatory matters and the industry as a whole to help support the right outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Deborah Feinstein counsels clients in high-stakes merger clearance proceedings, as well as handling investigations and litigation. She is able to draw on her considerable experience both in private practice and in government, including her recent role as Director of the Bureau of Competition at the FTC.
"Deborah Feinstein is the best in the business in defending investigations before the FTC."
"Deborah is highly strategic and extremely knowledgeable. She knows the FTC inside and out."
"Deborah is one of the leading antitrust merger lawyers."
Jonathan Gleklen heads up the firm's US antitrust practice. He is particularly adept at guiding clients through antitrust merger review and anticompetitive conduct investigations. He is well known for his work with clients in the technology sector in particular.
"Jonathan is very knowledgeable."
Michael Bernstein has a broad practice securing transactional clearance from US and international competition agencies, as well as managing investigations and litigation.
"Michael is a very well-rounded lawyer. His client services are really outstanding."
"Michael is responsive, knowledgeable and practical. His legal advice balances commercial interests and legal risks."
Sonia Pfaffenroth is commended for her broad antitrust practice. She has notable strength in litigation and merger challenges.
"Sonia has a good manner with clients and she offers thoughtful decision-making."
"Sonia is smart, diligent and collaborative."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arnold & Porter
District of Columbia