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Antitrust - District of Columbia
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What the team is known for

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP defended ASSA ABLOY in an antitrust lawsuit challenging its $4.3 billion acquisition of Spectrum Brands' Hardware and Home Improvement division.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Leddy
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Mark Leddy
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Senior Statespeople

Mark Leddy is a highly regarded practitioner commended for his skills in sophisticated clearance proceedings for clients spanning an array of industry sectors. He is also particularly commended for his expertise in global cartel investigations and follow-on litigation.

"Mark Leddy is a fantastic lawyer."

David I Gelfand
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David I Gelfand
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Band 1

David Gelfand is renowned in the market for his skills in the antitrust field, where he is chiefly known for managing the antitrust elements of high-profile M&A. He is further noted for his excellence in class and competitor action litigation.

"David Gelfand is a very gifted litigator."

"David is a top-notch lawyer."

"David Gelfand's strength is in merger work."

George S Cary
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George S Cary
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George Cary is a preeminent antitrust lawyer esteemed for his work securing clearance for the largest of corporate transactions. He also handles high-stakes litigation defense work for household-name clients.

"George Cary is one of the best antitrust lawyers in the country."

"George is exceptional and he has incredible experience."

Brian Byrne
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Brian Byrne
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Band 2

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.

"Brian is assertive and strategic."

Bruce Hoffman
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Bruce Hoffman
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Band 2

Bruce Hoffman is a respected attorney commended for his extensive experience in the antitrust space. His clients benefit from his former position as Director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition.

"Bruce Hoffman is a great lawyer who is practical and able to explain antitrust concepts in a way that is business-friendly."

"Bruce sees the big picture, the forest from the trees. He has very wise judgment."

Leah Brannon
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Leah Brannon
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Band 2

Leah Brannon is a well-rounded antitrust practitioner noted for her work across transactional and contentious matters. She deftly manages the merger review process for large cross-border deals. She also steers clients through FTC and DOJ investigations and significant class and individual action litigation.

"Leah Brannon is a very smart and sophisticated antitrust thinker. She combines that with good practical sense and strategic judgment."

"Leah is an advocate you want in your corner. She always has a creative solution."

"Leah is smart, thoughtful and meticulous."

Jeremy Calsyn
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Jeremy Calsyn
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Band 3

Jeremy Calsyn is well known in the market for his representation of multinational companies in antitrust litigation and cartel work. He is particularly expert in defense of price-fixing allegations.

"Jeremy Calsyn is an expert not only in antitrust but how to navigate matters with regulators and other parties."

"Jeremy is a true subject matter expert. He is practical and business-oriented."

Daniel P Culley
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Daniel P Culley
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Band 4

Daniel Culley boasts expertise on cross-border M&A deals, with a particular knowledge of EU regulations. He is also able to advise on complex antitrust litigation.

Elaine Ewing
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Elaine Ewing
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Band 5

Elaine Ewing is an accomplished attorney who advises clients on the antitrust aspects of significant transactions. She also turns her hand to civil and criminal antitrust investigations and litigation.

"Elaine has incredible attention to detail and a very strategic mind."

Ryan Shores
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Ryan Shores
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Band 5

Ryan Shores is an antitrust attorney with noted expertise across both litigation and transactional matters. He has extensive experience taking cases to trial.

"Ryan Shores is a remarkable lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Antitrust

Mark Leddy
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Mark Leddy
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Senior Statespeople
David I Gelfand
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David I Gelfand
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Band 1
George S Cary
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George S Cary
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Band 1
Brian Byrne
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Brian Byrne
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Band 2
Bruce Hoffman
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Bruce Hoffman
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Band 2
Leah Brannon
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Leah Brannon
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Band 2
Jeremy Calsyn
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Jeremy Calsyn
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Band 3
Daniel P Culley
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Daniel P Culley
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Band 4
Elaine Ewing
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Elaine Ewing
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Band 5
Ryan Shores
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Ryan Shores
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Band 5