Mr James Mutchnik > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Chicago, United States > Lawyer Profile

Counting domestic and multinational corporations, as well as individuals among its key roster of clients, Kirkland & Ellis LLP leverages its extensive expertise in both civil and criminal antitrust matters involving the US government, foreign authorities, and international entities like the European Commission. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: team is co-led by three seasoned attorneys: Daniel Laytin, whose broad practice spans industries such as material sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy, and food; James Mutchnik, who is highly regarded for his focus on antitrust issues intersecting with white-collar crime, including price-fixing and price discrimination defenses; and Christa Cottrell, a skilled litigator and accomplished trial lawyer. All listed attorneys are based in Chicago.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is highly regarded for its expertise in antitrust litigation and government investigations, with many of its lawyers bringing prior experience working with US enforcement agencies. The team has an impressive track record of securing early dismissals, summary judgments, and defeating class certifications in complex cases. The team has proven capable of obtaining preliminary injunctions and successful defense verdicts in trials involving cartels, monopolization, pricing disputes, unfair competition, and intellectual property issues. The group leverages its extensive experience to defend corporations and individuals in both criminal and civil antitrust investigations. In Chicago, Daniel Laytin is a trusted advisor in complex antitrust litigation. Also based in Chicago, James Mutchnik focuses his practice on cartel matters, price-fixing, and monopolization cases. Christa Cottrell, operating from Chicago as well, serves as lead counsel in high-stakes cases potentially worth billions of dollars. From Washington DC, Olivia Adendorff and Catie Ventura provide valuable competition experience, while Devora Allon primarily practices from New York.