Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP adeptly handles regulatory and M&A antitrust concerns for a roster of premium clients. The team acts at the forefront of litigation, including monopolization allegations and wide-scale class actions, with notable clients coming from the pharmaceutical and financial industries. Paul, Weiss regularly represents clients in high-stakes DOJ and FTC antitrust investigations.
Work Highlights
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represented Spirit Airlines in a merger challenge related to its proposed acquisition by JetBlue.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provide the best client service."
"The team provides a dedication to clients and delivers premium services."
"The lawyers are good at being able to talk through complex issues effectively."
"The firm provide the best client service."
"The team provides a dedication to clients and delivers premium services."
"The lawyers are good at being able to talk through complex issues effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Former District Court judge Katherine Forrest is a renowned antitrust attorney who has market-leading expertise in litigation. In addition to her role as a judge, her clients benefit from her long career in the DOJ and two prior decades of private practice as a litigator.
"Katherine is a really eminent leader in the field."
"Katherine is incredibly smart."
Cochair of the department Andrew Finch served as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Antitrust Division of the DOJ. He has wide-ranging knowledge across criminal and civil antitrust issues as well as M&A deals.
"Andrew is an effective litigator."
Aidan Synnott is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in antitrust litigation, drawing from a wealth of expertise in trial matters. He also advises clients on merger clearance and investigations.
"Aidan Synnott is very bright."
William Michael is a litigator with notable expertise in antitrust individual and class actions. He regularly appears before the competition agencies in significant investigations.
"William is extremely effective in court including at trial."
"William Michael is very knowledgeable."
Eyitayo St. Matthew-Daniel is an up-and-comer noted for her handling of DOJ investigations on behalf of clients in technology and consumer goods industries. Clients benefit from her previous experience in the DOJ antitrust division.
"Eyitayo has phenomenal judgment and a great perspective on things."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
New York