Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Kirkland & Ellis is widely recognized for its strong antitrust team that handles M&A, including myriad Hart-Scott-Rodino filings and litigation, featuring deep experience in patent disputes. Boasts deep expertise acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, telecommunication and energy sectors. Also regularly selected by clients for representation in government investigations. Capable of representing clients before US and EU competition authorities.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis LLP advised Celanese International on the antitrust aspects of its $11 billion acquisition of DuPont's Mobility & Materials business.
Strengths
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"Kirkland offers deep expertise in antitrust."
"The Kirkland team is so knowledgeable about the agencies and the government."
"The lawyers are very responsive and efficient."
"Kirkland offers deep expertise in antitrust."
"The Kirkland team is so knowledgeable about the agencies and the government."
"The lawyers are very responsive and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Reilly offers deft antitrust counsel to clients engaged in large transactions, representing prominent clients before the competition agencies. He also handles complex antitrust litigation, drawing on his previous experience as an FTC trial lawyer.
"Matthew is super experienced and knowledgeable."
Andrea Agathoklis Murino is accomplished in merger clearance work, often handling second requests and steering clients through merger investigations. She also provides business antitrust counseling.
"Andrea is always on top of the latest changes in the law and political policy shifts."
Norman Armstrong is commended for his agency-facing practice, handling both civil and criminal investigations for large clients. He also advises on the antitrust class actions.
"Norman is intelligent, responsive and business-savvy."
"Norman Armstrong is proactive and prepared."
Richard Cunningham is experienced in handling a range of antitrust matters including merger clearance, investigations and litigations.
"Richard is really skilled at handling significant matters."
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