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`Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
`Ballard Spahr LLP
`Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
`Eimer Stahl LLP
`Fresh elds Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
`Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
`Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
`Ropes & Gray LLP
`George Cary - Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
`Deborah Garza - Covington & Burling LLP
`John Majoras - Jones Day
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`Leah Brannon - Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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`Daniel Laytin - Kirkland & Ellis LLP
`Stephen Neuwirth - Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
`Jack Pace - White & Case LLP
`Rich Parker - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
`Cynthia Richman - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
`Rick Rule - Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
`John Taladay - Baker Botts L.L.P.
`Christopher Yates - Latham & Watkins LLP
`Rachel Adcox - Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider
`Justin Bernick - Hogan Lovells US LLP
`Abram Ellis - Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
`Brendan Fee - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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`Jennifer Giordano - Latham & Watkins LLP
`William Lavery - Baker Botts L.L.P.
`Kathryn Mims - White & Case LLP
`Katharine O’Connor - McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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`Other key lawyers:
`Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
`Lauded for its ‘tremendously con dence-inspiring’ service across ‘all areas of antitrust’,
`Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is routinely involved in high-pro le follow-on claims
`and standalone private suits. Its client roster is composed of household name
`corporates in a huge variety of industry sectors. Offering advice that is ‘always clear,
`practical and very persuasive’, Jeremy Calsyn’s strong suit is worldwide price- xing
`investigations and related litigation while Leah Brannon specializes in massive multi-
`district antitrust litigation and class actions, especially merger- and conspiracy-related
`suits. Another heavyweight in the antitrust litigation sphere, George Cary brings to bear
`considerable experience in cases at the nexus of IP and antitrust law in big-tech
`markets. In March 2020, the group was bolstered by the addition of Bruce Hoffman,
`who previously served as director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition. Elsewhere within
`the group, Mark Nelson stands out in IP and concomitant antitrust law issues, including
`patent pools and standards-setting; while Kenneth Reinker makes use of his
`background in economics in handling major antitrust litigation. All named attorneys are
`based in Washington DC.
`George Cary; Jeremy Calsyn; Mark Nelson; Leah Brannon; Dave Gelfand; Brian Byrne;
`Bruce Hoffman; Kenneth Reinker
`Testimonials
`‘Excellent judgment in guidance and determining whether to settle or defend the
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`‘The Cleary team’s deep experience in all areas of antitrust practice, from investigations
`to trials, is tremendously con dence-inspiring, and their deep bench means you can
`move seamlessly from a one-on-one discussion to a full-court press without a hitch.’
`‘Jeremy Calsyn is simply outstanding on every metric, available when needed, knows
`how to cut to the chase, un appable under pressure, and such a pleasure to deal with.’
`Key clients
`Work highlights
`Defending Keurig against wide-ranging monopolization claims in massive multi-
`district litigation involving class, competitor, and distributor cases challenging, among
`other things, predatory product design and exclusive contracts.
`Representing T-Mobile in securing a victory in the unprecedented multi-state lawsuit
`brought by 17 attorneys general in an attempt to block the merger of T-Mobile and
`Sprint.
`Represented Yazaki in worldwide cartel investigations and related litigation, recently
`obtaining a unanimous decision from the Mississippi Supreme Court, in which it
`af rmed the dismissal of all claims brought by the Mississippi Attorney General.
`Deutsche Telekom / T-Mobile US
`Molson Coors
`Fox Corp.
`Keurig
`Sabre
`“K” Line
`Yazaki
`Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
`Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP maintains its long and illustrious history in the antitrust
`space, where it excels in high-stakes and complex litigation. The department, which is
`led by Christine Varney, is active across the gamut of litigation, from single-plaintiff
`suits to consumer class actions on a domestic and international scale. It also
`demonstrates expertise in various litigations that intersects with antitrust, including
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`securities and IP disputes. One key practitioner here is chairman
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`handles myriad multi-district antitrust class action suits and made his reputation
`defending large corporations in bet-the-company cases. Gary Bornstein garnered
`praise for his recent defense work for Qualcomm Incorporated in the Ninth Circuit, in
`litigation brought by the FTC, whereas Kevin Orsini has carved out a reputation through
`his continued representation of American Express in a series of high-pro le class
`actions. Other names to note are Peter Barbur, Katherine Forrest and Yonatan Even.
`All named attorneys are based in New York.
`Christine Varney
`Evan Chesler; Gary Bornstein; Katherine Forrest; Peter Barbur; Kevin Orsini; Yonatan
`Even; Damaris Hernández
`Key clients
`Work highlights
`Represented Qualcomm Incorporated in the Ninth Circuit, securing a unanimous
`decision in August 2020 that con rmed the lawfulness of Qualcomm’s business
`model in litigation brought by the FTC.
`Representing Epic Games as plaintiff in two separate antitrust actions against Apple
`and Google, alleging that the companies are engaged in anticompetitive behavior in
`the distribution of software applications on mobile devices and in the processing of
`consumers’ payments for digital content used within mobile apps.
`Representing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
`Florida, Inc. (Florida Blue), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and
`Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
`Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
`American Express Company
`Blue Cross Blue Shield Members
`Epic Games
`Morgan Stanley
`Nomura International plc
`Novartis
`Occidental Petroleum
`Qualcomm Incorporated
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`BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee in consolidated multi-district antitrust class
`action litigation in the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
`Practice head(s):
`Other key lawyers:
`Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
`Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP enjoys a strong national reputation for its private
`antitrust litigation and class actions capabilities, evidenced by its consistent
`engagement by blue-chip companies from a variety of industries. Most notably, the
`department represents household names in the areas of media, entertainment and hi-
`tech, advising on actions at the intersection of intellectual property and antitrust law.
`The group is led by Rachel Brass in San Francisco and Stephen Weissman, who joined
`the rm in March 2021 from Baker Botts L.L.P.. Also recommended in the team are
`Cynthia Richman and
` in Washington DC, Veronica Moyé in the
`Dallas of ce, and Los Angeles-based Daniel Swanson, who primarily focuses on
`monopolization and dominance cases concerning tech corporations and digital
`platforms. Jarrett Arp departed in August 2020 to join the antitrust group at Davis Polk
`& Wardwell LLP in Washington DC.
`Rachel Brass; Stephen Weissman
`Cynthia Richman; Veronica Moyé; Joshua Lipton; Scott Hammond; Daniel Swanson;
`Kristen Limarzi
`Key clients
`Deutsche Telekom
`Swisher
`Panasonic
`Uber
`Smith eld Foods
`Visa
`Uber
`Baxter International
`Woodbridge
`Barnes & Noble Education
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`Practice head(s):
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`Jones Day
`‘One of the strongest antitrust groups in the US, especially in healthcare’, Jones Day
` elds a dedicated antitrust group, which represents clients in some of the nation’s
`largest and most complex antitrust cases. Craig Waldman spearheads the group from
`the Washington DC of ce, having relocated there from San Francisco. The rm also
`stands out in this space for its Silicon Valley hub, strengthening its capabilities in the hi-
`tech space. Waldman works in Washington DC alongside Julie McEvoy and John
`Majoras, who co-leads the rm’s global litigation practice and regularly represents
`multinationals in antitrust lawsuits. Located in Cleveland, Michelle Fischer shines in
`price discrimination cases, while Los Angeles-based Jeffrey LeVee stands out in the
`healthcare sector in particular. Lin Kahn
` rejoined the rm's San Franciso of ce as a
`partner, in June 2020, after spending ve years with the Federal Trade Commission.
`Craig Waldman
`John Majoras; Paula Render; Jeffrey LeVee; Julie McEvoy; Michelle Fischer
`Testimonials
`‘Jones Day is one of the strongest antitrust groups in the US, especially in healthcare.
`They are one of maybe 10-15 rms in the US that has the capacity to handle even the
`biggest antitrust matters.’
`‘The thing that separates Jones Day from other rms in my experience is that the Sr.
`Partners are heavily involved in the details of the reports and deposition prep. Jones
`Day is a particularly strong group of writers, which positively impacts reports and
`briefs.’
`Key clients
`Axon Enterprise, Inc.
`Bitmain Technologies Ltd.
`Cardinal Health, Inc.
`Deutsche Bank
`ICANN (Internet Corporation for
`Assigned Names and Numbers)
`Indivior, Inc.
`Marathon Petroleum Company LP,
`Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and
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`Work highlights
`Defending Axon Enterprise, Inc.’s completed acquisition of law enforcement-
`equipment manufacturer, VieVu in FTC challenge.
`Representing Sutter Health in two class-action litigations, one in state court and one
`in federal court.
`Secured a complete dismissal on behalf of Marathon Petroleum Corporation,
`Marathon Petroleum Company, LP (MPC LP), and Speedway LLC (collectively,
`Marathon) in an antitrust suit brought by the Commonwealth of Kentucky seeking
`$173.6m in damages (before trebling) related to the sale of summertime
`reformulated gasoline in Louisville and Northern Kentucky.
`Speedway LLC
`National Beef Packing Company, LLC
`Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Inc.
`RE/MAX, LLC
`Sutter Health
`Wabtec Corporation
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`Kirkland & Ellis LLP
`Kirkland & Ellis LLP elds a team of attorneys with deep experience in defending
`clients against antitrust claims asserted by a wide variety of competitors, direct
`purchasers and consumer classes. With of ces across the country, the group handles
`the full range of antitrust claims relating to cartels, monopolization, pricing disputes,
`unfair competition, price discrimination, intellectual property and merger-related
`litigation. Located in the Chicago of ce,
`, Daniel Laytin and Christa
`Cottrell are the key names to note; the three are all active in antitrust trials and
`litigation across a range of sectors. Richard Cunningham in Washington DC and Sean
`Royall, who divides time between Dallas and Washington DC, focus on matters at the
`intersection of consumer protection and antitrust law.
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`Other key lawyers:
`James Mutchnik; Daniel Laytin; Richard Cunningham; Olivia Adendorff; Sean Royall;
`Christa Cottrell
`Key clients
`AbbVie
`Allergan plc
`Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois,
`Inc.
`AT&T
`BASF
`Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
`Citadel LLC
`The Clemens Food Group
`Essendant, Inc.
`EVA Airways Corp
`Practice head(s):
`Other key lawyers:
`Latham & Watkins LLP
`'Distinguished in the eld of antitrust for some time', Latham & Watkins LLP routinely
`handles all strands of antitrust and competition law, both in the US and globally,
`securing early dismissals, negotiating advantageous settlements and prevailing at trial
`in cases alleging anti-competitive collusion, monopolization, distribution and pricing
`policies, industry standard-setting and unfair pricing. In Washington DC, the team is
`notable for its DOJ and FTC expertise; while on the West Coast, the rm's Californian
`of ces focus on antitrust issues affecting big-tech. Amanda Reeves chairs the global
`antitrust and competition group in Washington DC. In San Francisco,
`has an enviable track record in litigating antitrust appeals and defending high-pro le
`class actions, including in the US Supreme Court, while Christopher Yates specializes in
`assisting hi-tech and sports sector clients. It also has a nascent practice in New York,
`led locally by Lawrence Buterman. Other names to note in San Francisco are Al
`Pfeiffer and Jennifer Giordano, and Belinda Lee, who serves as global vice chair of the
`group from the Bay Area of ce.
`Amanda Reeves; Belinda Lee
`Daniel Wall
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`Daniel Wall; Christopher Yates; Al Pfeiffer; Lawrence Buterman; Jennifer Giordano
`Testimonials
`‘Latham has distinguished itself in the eld of antitrust for some time. However, in more
`recent years, the rm has developed a deep team of civil litigation attorneys with music
`licensing rate-setting experience. The combination of antitrust and music licensing
`expertise distinguishes Latham from all other competing rms.’
`‘Margaret Zwisler and Jennifer Giordano are excellent antitrust attorneys. They are
`standouts in terms of courtroom litigation and strategy.’
`Key clients
`Work highlights
`Obtained multiple dismissals of all claims against our client BMW AG in the so-called
`“Circle of Five” emissions and technology-restraint conspiracy litigation led by two
`proposed classes of auto dealers and consumer plaintiffs.
`Represented Genentech in defense of federal and state price xing and
`monopolization claims brought in the Southern District of New York by a Russian
`biosimilar manufacturer relating to three of Genentech’s cancer drugs.
`Defending the United States Soccer Federation in an action brought by the North
`American Soccer League in the Eastern District of New York challenging US Soccer’s
`authority to govern professional soccer in the US.
`BMW AG
`United States Soccer Federation, Inc.
`Genentech, Inc.
`DoorDash
`Ferrellgas
`Live Nation
`Surescripts, LLC
`Dairy Farmers of America
`Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
`General Electric Co., GE Healthcare, Inc.
`Toshiba Corporation
`Highmark Inc.
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`Practice head(s):
`Other key lawyers:
`Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
`‘One of the US’ leading antitrust trial teams’, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
`LLP's deep bench was further strengthened in June 2020 by the arrivals of William
`Isaacson and Karen Dunn from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. The former recognized for
`his expertise in actions facing social media and digital platforms, whereas the latter has
`experience in both defense and plaintiff-side mandates. Jointly leading the group are
` nancial services expert Aidan Synnott and hi-tech specialist Andrew Finch in New
`York, alongside Washington DC-based Rick Rule, 'one of the most renowned gures in
`the US antitrust eld'. Also in Washington DC, Kenneth Gallo is rated for his robust IP-
`related antitrust practice and Joseph Bial impresses with his experience of international
`cartel and anti-monopoly cases. Key work ows for the team include cases alleging
`monopolization, price- xing, predatory pricing, bid-rigging and exclusive dealing. In
`September 2020, Jonathan Kanter, former co-chair of the group, left the rm to launch
`his own law practice in Washington DC.
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`Aidan Synnott; Andrew Finch; Rick Rule
`Ken Gallo; Bob Atkins; Craig Benson; Karen Dunn; Joseph Bial; William Isaacson
`Testimonials
`‘Paul Weiss has brought in one of the US’ leading antitrust trial teams, one with
`unparalleled courtroom experience, but one with deep practical perspectives on how to
`address the complex issues attendant to any antitrust case.’
`‘Deepest bench of trial counsel in the country, they always have someone available.’
`‘Rick Rule is one of the most renowned gures in the US antitrust/competition eld. He
`understands the dynamics of this practice and always seizes the right moment to bring
`solutions to complex cases. Joe Bial is a resourceful lawyer with economics PhD
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`background and experiences at a plaintiff bar as well. He is tirelessly diligent and always
`thoughtful about foreign clients that have hard time in dealing with the US system.’
`Practice head(s):
`Other key lawyers:
`White & Case LLP
`White & Case LLP is active in a range of industries, but is perhaps best known as 'a
`powerhouse in pharmaceutical antitrust litigation'.
`Here, the rm pairs ‘premier
`antitrust attorneys with premier patent attorneys to provide the expertise required to
`handle’ large cases, many of which concern biosimilars, reverse payment patent
`settlements and product-hopping monopolization. Mark Gidley leads the team in
`Washington DC, where other names to note are Christopher Curran and Peter Carney,
`a key name in the pharmaceutical industry for representations in complex civil antitrust
`litigation. Elsewhere, Jack Pace, in New York, ‘stands out from his peers for his
`thoroughness, responsiveness, and willingness to give practical advice that puts
`business concerns rst’. On the opposite coast, in the Silicon Valley hub, 'very strong
`leader and advocate' Heather Burke frequently defends parallel class actions, opt-out
`and state AG lawsuits. Also of note in Washington DC, Kathryn Mims, was promoted to
`partner in 2020.
`Mark Gidley
`Christopher Curran; Peter Carney; Jack Pace; Heather Burke; Kathryn Mims
`Testimonials
`‘The White & Case Antitrust team is a powerhouse in pharmaceutical antitrust
`litigation. They excel in their close understanding of the pharmaceutical industry,
`countless litigations in this space and actual experiences from which to draw, and
`mastery of relevant case law and trends.’
`‘Given the international focus of the rm, this team is a go-to for complex cross-border
`issues that require speci c subject matter expertise in multiple jurisdictions — a
`perfect match for large multinational companies dealing with increasingly complex
`regulatory and legal regimes around the world.’
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`Work highlights
`Represented Anthem in $2bn break fee litigation, successfully establishing the black
`letter law for “best efforts” in the antitrust defenses of mergers.
`Defended Allergan in the Asacol® antitrust class action litigation challenging alleged
`reverse payments, product-hopping monopolization, and patent of ce fraud for
`brand drug Loestrin 24 — an oral contraceptive.
`Defended former top J.P. Morgan Chase currency trader Richard Usher against
`charges that he conspired to x prices in the $5tn-per-day foreign exchange market.
`Anthem
`Warner Chilcott and Watson (now
`owned by Allergan/AbbVie)
`Richard Usher, lead Foreign Exchange
`trader for JPMorgan Chase
`Restaurant Brands International and its
`af liate company Tim Hortons USA
`VivaAerobús
`Nexans
`Forest Laboratories (now AbbVie) and
`Merz Pharmaceuticals
`Boehringer Ingelheim
`Toshiba
`P zer
`Nestlé Purina PetCare
`Gilead Sciences
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`Arnold & Porter
`Fielding a deep bench of attorneys with antitrust litigation capabilities, Arnold & Porter
`is a top performer in individual and class action claims, particularly alleged price- xing
`and cartel-related conduct cases. The team is especially prominent in the life sciences
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`sector, though it also has experience across media and entertainment, sports and
` nancial services. Jointly headed from Washington DC by global antitrust lead Debbie
`Feinstein and US antitrust gurehead Jonathan Gleklen, the department also includes
`experienced names such as Saul Morgenstern in New York, an antitrust titan whose
`practice is underscored by multi-jurisdictional civil litigation and class actions.
`Operating out of the DC of ce, Laura Shores and James L. Cooper are the names to
`note. In the rm’s San Francisco hub, Daniel Asimow has a robust antitrust trial practice,
`acting as lead counsel in several antitrust matters currently pending in the Northern
`District of California.
`Debbie Feinstein; Jonathan Gleklen
`Saul Morgenstern; Laura Shores; James L. Cooper; Daniel Asimow
`Key clients
`Work highlights
`Representing Oakland Raiders in securing dismissal of antitrust claims brought by
`the City of Oakland challenging the relocation of the Raiders to Las Vegas as the
`product of an unlawful agreement among the Raiders, the NFL, other NFL teams.
`Represented Bristol Myers Squibb as lead counsel for BMS in defending class action
`claims alleging monopolization of a therapeutic market (HIV treatment).
`Represented Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in federal and state class action and non-
`class action litigation alleging antitrust and marketing related claims regarding one of
`its leading products.
`Visa
`Sandoz Inc. and Fougera
`Pharmaceuticals Inc.
`Bayer
`Oakland Raiders
`Samsung
`Yamashita Rubber
`Shoko Chukin Bank
`Koito Manufacturing
`Bausch Health Companies
`Norfolk Southern Corporation
`Mallinckrodt
`Bristol-Myers Squibb
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`Baker Botts L.L.P.
`Baker Botts L.L.P.'s vastly experienced antitrust group represents clients in the full
`range of antitrust issues, including both civil and criminal litigation. Widely considered
`as an antitrust destination practice, its caseload encompasses private actions, class
`actions, parallel litigation in state and federal courts, multi-district litigation, and other
`complex proceedings. Maureen Ohlhausen and John Taladay jointly lead the group from
`Washington DC. Other key gures in the DC of ce include William Lavery, an expert in
`price- xing, monopolization, Robinson-Patman violations and sham litigation; Joseph
`Ostoyich, who has a long track record of representing household multinationals in high-
`stakes litigation; and Erik Koons, who is noted for his experience in nationwide class
`action claims. Peter Huston
` is a contact in the rm's San Francisco of ce. Former group
`co-head Stephen Weissman departed in February 2021 to join Gibson, Dunn &
`Crutcher LLP.
`Maureen Ohlhausen; John Taladay
`Joseph Ostoyich; Jim Kress; Erik Koons; William Lavery; Peter Huston
`Key clients
`Work highlights
`Conversant Intellectual Property
`Management Inc
`Sandoz Inc.
`Arch Resources, Inc.
`Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. &
`Taro Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
`Olin Corporation
`Caterpillar Inc.
`Irico Display Devices Co., Ltd.
`Patterson Companies, Inc.
`Lyft, Inc.
`Waste Management, Inc.
`QVC, Inc.
`Zydus Pharmaceutical, Inc./Cadila
`Healthcare Ltd.
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`Representing Sandoz in a dozen proposed class actions brought by plaintiffs against
`biosimilar manufacturers alleging AbbVie entered into market division agreements
`with Defendants to delay biosimilar entry in the US market for Humira.
`Represent Conversant in a lawsuit brought by Continental Automotive Systems,
`alleging that Coversant, Nokia Corp. and other owners of Standard Essential Patents
`(SEPs) conspired to in ate licensing rates for cellular connectivity technology,
`allegedly breaching their FRAND agreements and for engaging in antitrust violations
`through the Avanci patent licensing platform.
`Representing Sun Pharma and Taro Pharma in litigation involving three purported
`classes of plaintiffs as well as more than 48 state attorneys general alleging that
`more than 30 generic pharma manufacturers conspired to in ate the prices of more
`than 135 generic drugs.
`Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
`Boies Schiller Flexner LLP regularly serves as lead or co-lead trial counsel in high-
`pro le antitrust actions. Though the group has a long track record representing health
`insurers, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical companies, it also has defends
`corporations and senior corporate of cers facing criminal prosecution from an array of
`sectors. DC-based healthcare expert Richard Feinstein is a key member of the group. In
`2020, William Isaacson and Karen Dunn joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &
`Garrison LLP, while former department co-lead Leigh Nathanson left for King &
`Spalding LLP.
`Mayer Brown
`Well known for its appeals work in this space, Mayer Brown's team is rated for its
`experience in price- xing class actions, as well as in other antitrust cases arising from
`the nancial services, tech and healthcare sectors. Mark Ryan in Washington DC heads
`up the rm’s offering in this area, leading a team with enviable trial and appellate
`capabilities. Stationed in Chicago, Britt Miller focuses on price- xing, market allocation,
`monopolization and conspiracy cases, while Andrew Marovitz specializes in antitrust
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