Michael Scarborough
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Antitrust
Band 3
About
Provided by Michael Scarborough
Practice Areas
Mike is a first-chair trial attorney who focuses on antitrust litigation and competition-related government investigations.
He has extensive experience handling international cartel investigations and litigation, class actions, high-stakes commercial disputes, consumer protection matters, and litigation and regulatory advocacy at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law. He regularly represents multinational businesses in all phases of class action, direct plaintiff and competitor litigation, from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal, and frequently guides businesses and individuals through civil and criminal matters involving federal and state enforcement agencies. He has helped clients successfully manage and avoid regulatory inquiries and litigation around the world.
Mike’s tireless and determined client advocacy garner him regular client, peer and media recognition, with nods from Competition Law360, Chambers USA, American Lawyer, Benchmark Litigation, Legal 500, Daily Journal, Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon, Acritas Stars and Super Lawyers. Clients and commentators describe the “very impressive” Mike Scarborough as “an excellent attorney who is detail-oriented, a strong writer and a strategic thinker” and a “fierce advocate with integrity and professionalism” (Chambers USA); “a great negotiator” and “an incredible legal tactician” (Acritas); and “a tough advocate, who is also professional and fair” (Legal 500).
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, Antitrust Section
California Lawyers Association – Antitrust, UCL and Privacy Section
Executive Committee, Antitrust and Business Regulation Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco
Chambers Review
USA
Michael Scarborough of Vinson & Elkins LLP handles a variety of antitrust litigation on behalf of technology, finance and manufacturing clients. He has expertise in both civil and criminal litigation as well as agency enforcement proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mike has extensive knowledge and field experience. His management of a matter is effective, practical and streamlined."
"Michael is always on top of new trends. He is extremely responsive, reliable and provides a great depth of antitrust knowledge."
"Mike has extensive knowledge and field experience. His management of a matter is effective, practical and streamlined."
"Michael is always on top of new trends. He is extremely responsive, reliable and provides a great depth of antitrust knowledge."