Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 906 1200Chambers Review
Latham & Watkins LLP is an esteemed firm offering considerable antitrust expertise in New York. The team demonstrates notable capabilities across merger clearance, DOJ investigations and follow-on litigation as well as in defense of class and competitor actions. Latham represents multinational clients in the tech, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP represented AvalonBay Communities in a multidistrict litigation alleging major operators of multifamily residential properties artificially raised prices for real estate leases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's expertise at each level of the firm is invaluable."
"The Latham team is very commercial and cuts to the chase."
"The Latham group is highly experienced, knowledgeable and nuanced."
"The team's expertise at each level of the firm is invaluable."
"The Latham team is very commercial and cuts to the chase."
"The Latham group is highly experienced, knowledgeable and nuanced."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Prewitt brings considerable DOJ experience to bear in her representation of clients in high-stakes cartel proceedings.
"Elizabeth has substantive depth and immense experience."
"Elizabeth has great skills in analyzing and managing complex cases."
"Elizabeth is very focused on how to get the client's story across."
Lawrence Buterman regularly handles disputes concerning market monopolization and anti-competitive pricing.
"Lawrence is a very good trial lawyer."
"Lawrence is collaborative. He articulates and conveys strategy in an understandable manner."
"Lawrence's knowledge of the antitrust space is outstanding."
Katherine Rocco has a growing presence in the space. She is particularly skilled in handling M&A issues and DOJ investigations.
"Katherine is super responsive and really knowledgeable. She has good insights into the deal and regulatory landscape. She is great at giving practical advice."
"Katherine is good with regulators and understanding the wider market."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
New York