Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
Contact number
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Latham & Watkins LLP is a dynamic practice that provides a full-service antitrust capability to a diverse clientele. Offers impressive expertise to clients facing civil litigation as well as proficiency in the merger clearance and criminal investigations spaces. Particularly noted for handling high-stakes cartel defense for large international clients. Regularly involved in matters involving industries such as entertainment, retail, pharmaceutical and energy. Notable DOJ and FTC expertise supported by a bench of former governmental employees.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised Bunge on the antitrust aspects of its $34 billion merger with Viterra.
Strengths
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"The Latham team provides a combination of very hard work, intellectual firepower and a good knowledge of government approaches to antitrust."
"The firm is very attentive to client needs and provides excellent communications. They are always available when issues arise."
"The Latham team provides a combination of very hard work, intellectual firepower and a good knowledge of government approaches to antitrust."
"The firm is very attentive to client needs and provides excellent communications. They are always available when issues arise."
Notable Practitioners
Amanda Reeves has a wide-ranging antitrust practice spanning merger review, agency investigations and antitrust litigation.
"Amanda is very good in the courtroom and a great strategist."
Michael Egge is an excellent attorney who steers clients through troubled merger review proceedings. He appears before US and international competition agencies in a wide array of diverse global jurisdictions, drawing on his previous experience as a senior partner in the firm's Brussels office.
"Michael always has great insight."
"Michael is a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive to client needs for updates and information."
Marguerite Sullivan is a litigator and trial lawyer noted for her expertise in antitrust work. She handles individual and class actions as well as criminal cartel investigations.
"Marguerite Sullivan is strong in litigation."
Alan Devlin is an up-and-comer noted for his work across both civil and criminal agency investigations. He often represents clients in the healthcare space.
"Alan Devlin is a strategic genius."
"Alan has subject matter expertise in antitrust law. He is very good at client relations and putting complex antitrust concepts into easily understood terms."
Francesca Pisano is an up-and-coming attorney who advises clients on a range of antitrust matters. She has notable experience in both merger clearances and investigations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
District of Columbia