About
Provided by Jackson Walker LLP
Over the past century, antitrust law has exerted an ever-increasing influence on critical aspects of corporate and commercial strategy. Successful representation requires not only a keen understanding of antitrust laws, but a unique combination of business acumen and litigation experience. At Jackson Walker, we offer both litigation and advisory services regarding antitrust matters to businesses of all sizes across a variety of industries. Drawing on the skills and experience of attorneys in our Corporate & Securities, White Collar Defense, and Intellectual Property practice areas, Jackson Walker's Antitrust group boasts a proven track record of success.
Recent work highlights:
- Lead trial counsel for Allied Orion Holdings, Crow Holdings, and Trammell Crow Residential Corp. in nationwide antitrust class actions, in which renters allege that property owners or managers worked with RealPage, Inc. to artificially inflate rental costs by fixing prices.
- Leading the joint defense group for Vistra Energy and Dynegy in the last remaining cases of numerous individual and putative class action cases filed in multiple states.
- Representation of Renegade Insurance in a case in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas alleging naming violations of state and federal antitrust claims.
Chambers Review
Jackson Walker LLP houses an accomplished team recognized for handling a variety of antitrust issues, particularly compliance counseling. The group is further noted for capabilities in antitrust litigation, acting as both defense and plaintiffs' counsel. The firm often represents clients in the energy, real estate and agriculture industries.
Work Highlights
- Jackson Walker LLP defended Allied Orion Holdings, Crow Holdings and Trammell Crow Residential Corporation in nationwide class actions alleging them and other defendants conspired to fix prices by artificially inflating rental costs with RealPage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Jackson Walker lawyers are very good brief writers and know the subject matter."
"The lawyers provide a fantastic service and they are very responsive."
"Jackson Walker houses great attorneys."
"The Jackson Walker lawyers are very good brief writers and know the subject matter."
"The lawyers provide a fantastic service and they are very responsive."
"Jackson Walker houses great attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
Edwin Buffmire is an up-and-comer noted for his handling of sophisticated antitrust disputes including price fixing. He also provides business antitrust counseling.
"Edwin Buffmire has an expert brain."
"Edwin is very bright and has deep antitrust knowledge."
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Real Estate
Retail