Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
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Provided by O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Consistently ranked among the top global antitrust practices, we bring credibility and teamwork to everything we do, from precedent-setting courtroom victories to deft handling of merger reviews by agencies around the world.
Our litigation abilities range from extricating clients early and efficiently to achieving . And when it comes to shepherding transactions through global clearance processes, we are practice leaders. We routinely handle complex international mergers and obtain clearance in challenging situations.
We have a reputation for sophisticated, practical antitrust strategy that couples cutting-edge economic and doctrinal analyses with an adept reading of the regulatory and political environment, even under the tightest timeframes. And we are one of the few firms whose partners have tried—and won—cases for and against, the government.
With a team that includes veterans of the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, we offer clients an insider’s perspective, bolstered by our close partnerships with renowned economists and consultants.
Chambers Review
O'Melveny & Myers LLP impresses with its handling of merger clearances, civil and criminal litigation and government investigations. It is a popular choice of counsel for multidistrict litigation arising from a range of industries, acting for clients such as manufacturers and technology companies. The group advises on a range of claims relating to antitrust law, including unfair competition, monopolization and price fixing.
Work Highlights
- O’Melveny & Myers LLP represented ExxonMobil Corporation in an antitrust lawsuit alleging several oil companies conspired with Russia and Saudi Arabia to restrict oil to the USA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are extremely capable and very knowledgeable in the field. They are excellent trial lawyers."
"The group are incredibly bright lawyers who are very well steeped in antitrust law. They are good at spotting what the issues are and what the noise is."
"The lawyers are extremely capable and very knowledgeable in the field. They are excellent trial lawyers."
"The group are incredibly bright lawyers who are very well steeped in antitrust law. They are good at spotting what the issues are and what the noise is."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Tubach is an accomplished litigator who turns his hand to sophisticated civil antitrust disputes and criminal cartel cases. He has tremendous experience arguing cases at both trial and appellate levels.
"Michael is incredibly quick on his feet."
Anna Pletcher is an antitrust attorney noted for her abilities across both civil and criminal antitrust matters. She frequently represents clients in counseling concerns as well as government investigations.
"Anna is an excellent attorney."
"Anna is very bright."
Stephen McIntyre is a recognized up-and-comer due to his notable mandates defending household-name corporations in antitrust litigation.
"Stephen is very smart."
Ranked Lawyers at
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
California