Antitrust: Mainly Plaintiff - California
What the team is known for
Girard Sharp is a San Francisco-based firm offering sophisticated plaintiff representation in antitrust disputes. It is particularly known for handling complex class actions. The group is also noted for its expertise in the healthcare space.
Strengths
"The Girard Sharp team has the legal, strategic and tactical skills."
"Girard Sharp is a team of really smart partners."
Work highlights
Girard Sharp represented purchasers of gasoline in an antitrust lawsuit against oil-trading companies alleging a conspiracy to fix the benchmark price of gasoline sold in California.
Notable practitioners
Dena Sharp is commended for her strong plaintiff-side antitrust practice. She provides deft representation to large plaintiff classes in litigation against multinational companies. "Dena has an impressive courtroom performance. She is keenly aware of all the strategic ramifications of the positions she articulates and the questions she asks. She is supremely composed." "Dena can read a room, deal with different personalities and has a problem-solving ability. She has a very clear and pragmatic way to cut through noise and figure out the solution." "Dena is incredibly smart and diligent. She is a great tactician."
