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Norton Rose Fulbright’s Antitrust and Competition team is a key resource for clients who are developing and coordinating competition strategies on a global scale, as well as responding to government investigations and enforcement actions and defending private lawsuits. Our Texas lawyers are particularly recognized for their litigation strengths.

We act for a wide range of clients in the US, as well as multinational clients with businesses and interests all over the world and for whom our international capabilities are essential. We represent clients across a variety of highly regulated industry sectors. Our clients are key market players in their industry which means that competition law compliance is a major consideration.

We handle matters in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia and Africa. This global coverage allows us to offer a ‘one-stop’ legal service for all antitrust matters including merger filings and clearances and international investigations in multiple jurisdictions worldwide. Our lawyers have a deep local knowledge of markets, laws, regulators and practice. Our lawyers are qualified in the competition laws of many jurisdictions and practise before courts and competition authorities across the world. Wherever our clients are located, our advice draws on the depth and breadth of this international experience.

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Antitrust - Texas
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What the team is known for

Norton Rose Fulbright is an accomplished practice with deep knowledge of complex antitrust issues. Advises on a range of matters including compliance, M&A, enforcement proceedings and investigations. Strong Texas presence complemented by significant experience in cross-border matters on behalf of major multinationals. Has a roster of clients in the healthcare, energy and consumer electronics industries. Handles specific matters including monopolization conspiracies, price-fixing allegations and boycott disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright represented Phillips 66 in an antitrust class action alleging refiners in California engaged in price fixing of gasoline.

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Notable Practitioners

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Layne Kruse
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Band 1

Layne Kruse is a highly experienced competition litigator. He represents energy, pharmaceuticals and consumer products companies in significant government challenges and large multidistrict class actions.

"Layne Kruse is one of the best antitrust lawyers in Texas."

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Anne Rodgers
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Band 2

Anne Rodgers deftly handles a wide array of antitrust disputes for clients in the energy, healthcare and telecommunications sectors. She is particularly noted for her expertise in Sherman Act cases.

"Anne has a strong understanding of business, which is necessary to provide legal support for complex legal matters."

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Eliot Turner
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Band 3

Eliot Turner regularly advises clients on complex antitrust disputes. He is particularly well regarded for his expertise in Sherman Act cases.

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Michael Swartzendruber
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Michael Swartzendruber is a litigator with a wide-ranging practice including significant expertise in antitrust mandates. He is particularly notable for his representation of theater companies.

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Layne Kruse
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Anne Rodgers
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Michael Swartzendruber
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