Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 1
Contact number
704 338 6000About
Provided by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Bradley's Antitrust and Competition Practice Group counsels clients on compliance with national antitrust laws and provides creative solutions to competition issues arising from business operations. Their attorneys routinely represent clients in traditional antitrust activities at the local and national levels, in front of U.S. federal agencies regarding Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations. They serve as local counsel for clients requiring knowledgeable lawyers with in-depth experience before the relevant federal district courts, particularly in the Southeast region.
They represent clients with regard to anticompetitive practices, investigations, and merger investigations for public and privately held companies. This extends to trade associations in a range of industries that are subject to scrutiny by the DOJ or FTC. Whether they are trying antitrust cases or working with financial regulators, they leverage familiarity with various agencies and long-standing relationships to maximize the benefits for clients.
Services include:
- Corporate and healthcare matters such as M&A and joint ventures, as well as distribution networks and related competition
- Antitrust litigation matters involving false advertising claims, trade secrets, restrictive covenants, tortious interference with business and contractual relationships, and breach of fiduciary duties
- IP matters addressing antitrust issues, trade secrets, and patent litigations
Chambers Review
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is noted for its expertise in healthcare-focused antitrust. The firm offers deft representation in enforcement agency proceedings and civil litigation. It is well placed to advise on antitrust aspects of healthcare sector transactions.
Work Highlights
- Bradley Arant provided antitrust advice in connection with the creation of Advocate Health from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are attentive to clients and have a strong ability to break down complex issues into actionable steps."
"They are attentive to clients and have a strong ability to break down complex issues into actionable steps."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Hayles of Bradley Arant handles antitrust transactional support and litigation for clients of all sizes in the healthcare space.
"Brian is great. He is easygoing, knowledgeable, and has a unique ability to relate to his clients and opposing counsel. You want Brian leading your advocacy team on the next transaction."
Michael Fischer is noted for his expertise in healthcare antitrust matters. He handles investigations and antitrust litigation as well as providing ongoing compliance counseling and transactional support.
"Michael has one of the sharpest antitrust minds and memories I've seen. Expect Michael to know your case better than you from day one."
"He is down to earth, practical and easy to work with."
Najla Long is an antitrust practitioner noted for her work in healthcare-related antitrust matters. She advises clients on the antitrust elements of corporate transactions and administrative proceedings before the FTC and DOJ.
"Najla is an attentive, diligent attorney. I trust her to ensure every 't' is crossed and every 'i' is dotted."
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