Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is a highly recommended practice with notable expertise across merger review, government investigations and antitrust litigation. Demonstrates particular strength in cartel work, with capabilities in criminal investigations and follow-on litigation. Well placed to advise on merger clearance with cross-border requirements.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP represented Amgen in its $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Sullivan team is very effective on both counseling and preparation."
"The Sullivan team is very effective on both counseling and preparation."
Notable Practitioners
Renata Hesse is particularly commended for her extensive work in the cartel space, where she is able to draw on her previous experience leading the Antitrust Division of the DOJ. She also handles complex merger clearance work for large corporate clients and is a well-known figure in the antitrust Bar.
"Renata has a wealth of knowledge in this area. She has a ton of experience."
"Renata provides very good pragmatic legal and business advice."
Joseph Matelis has a broad antitrust practice spanning transactional, merger clearances and contentious matters. He regularly works with significant clients in the finance, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Joseph is very talented."
Samantha Hynes is an up-and-coming practitioner who advises clients on sophisticated transactions, covering compliance and clearance proceedings. She has particular expertise in the healthcare sector.
"Samantha is very creative."
"Samantha has really good judgment and is good at developing arguments."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
District of Columbia