Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 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.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer represented Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a class action alleging violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act by elite national universities in relation to financial aid.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Freshfields team is extremely responsive and delivers a high-quality service."
"Freshfields houses excellent litigators who bring insights from the government."
"The Freshfields team is extremely responsive and delivers a high-quality service."
"Freshfields houses excellent litigators who bring insights from the government."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Mahr is an antitrust disputes specialist looked to by clients for representation in cartel follow-on litigation, as well as civil and criminal investigations and enforcement actions.
"Eric is a very experienced trial lawyer. He has a good demeanor in court."
"Eric really focuses on the commercial element."
Mary Lehner handles a range of transactional and contentious antitrust matters for large corporate clients. She regularly appears before both the FTC and DOJ.
"Mary is super smart and has great client skills."
"Mary is insightful and hard-working."
Julie Elmer is a highly regarded litigator with an excellent pedigree in defending against antitrust challenges brought by the government or by private plaintiffs.
"Julie has good court presence and very strong judgment."
"Julie is a specialist in discovery."
Meghan Rissmiller is an up-and-comer noted for her handling of merger clearances. She has particular expertise in the healthcare sector.
"Meghan is creative and solution-minded."