Antitrust
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 4
Contact number
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins is known for having a global antitrust practice with antitrust lawyers in Washington, D.C., Texas and San Francisco. The lawyers in the firm’s antitrust practice in D.C. handle civil litigation and criminal matters in addition to representing clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), State Attorneys General and foreign competition agencies. V&E lawyers cover antitrust issues including merger control, agency representation, criminal antitrust defense and civil litigation.
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Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP adeptly advises corporations across a spread of industries on merger reviews and other transactional issues. Has particular competence in HSR filings. Also provides representation in class action litigation, as well as sustaining a significant presence in the cartel arena. Well known for representing energy clients, it also acts for prominent technology companies.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas in connection with a federal criminal investigation of the auto parts industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins is outstanding at the development and execution of litigation strategy."
"The lawyers are always thinking ahead and provide high level opinions."
"Vinson & Elkins displays up-to-date knowledge of market developments and other relevant issues."
"Vinson & Elkins is outstanding at the development and execution of litigation strategy."
"The lawyers are always thinking ahead and provide high level opinions."
"Vinson & Elkins displays up-to-date knowledge of market developments and other relevant issues."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Seebald is an excellent attorney highly regarded in the market for his focus on cartel investigations and follow-on litigation. He often acts as coordinating counsel in large multijurisdictional cartel proceedings.
"Craig provides excellent service with a long experience in the field."
Co-head of the firm's antitrust group, Hill Wellford is highly regarded for his representation of tech and telecoms companies in government investigations and enforcement proceedings. He is particularly knowledgeable in dominance investigations, where he appears before US and international competition agencies. He has further notable competencies in managing the merger review process.
"Hill Wellford's sound judgment and expertise in competition law are invaluable."
Darren Tucker is commended for his merger and conduct investigation work on behalf of technology companies. He also provides astute compliance counseling.
"Darren is an excellent counsel in mergers."