Brette Tannenbaum > Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s practice, which sits within the wider entertainment, sports and media practice group at the firm, is notable in its breadth of litigation work which spans bankruptcy litigation and antitrust litigation. Firm chairman Brad Karp is an experienced trial lawyer, and is key in for the group’s litigious matters due to his regular involvement in large antitrust claims or consumer class actions in the sports industry. Other key lawyers for the group’s litigious work include Chris Boehning, who has a strong track record of representing clients in high-stakes regulatory and civil litigation, and Lynn Bayard, who is regularly engaged in litigation stemming from health and safety issues within sport. Brette Tannenbaum is key for the group’s arbitration involving sports governing bodies such as FIFA. On the non-contentious side, the group is often active in private equity transactions and sponsorship deals, as well as advising major sports leagues and federations on structured finance transactions. All named lawyers are New-York based.

The cartel group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is recognized for its strong presence in the financial services sector, providing expert guidance in multi-regulator investigations related to price-fixing, bid-rigging, and market allocation allegations. The practice fields a team of experienced practitioners, including Aidan Synnott, who frequently represents clients in antitrust investigations led by US and EU regulatory agencies and litigation specialist Brette Tannenbaum, who is noted for her focus on unfair competition litigation. Joseph J. Bial, who splits his time between New York and Washington DC, represents clients in cartel litigation across federal district and appellate courts, while Tee St. Matthew-Daniel has a broad antitrust practice that incorporates civil and criminal investigations and litigation, merger clearance, antitrust counselling and compliance matters. All mentioned lawyers are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is renowned for its expertise in complex antitrust litigation, regulatory investigations, and merger clearances. The team features seasoned litigators and former senior officials from the DOJ and other key agencies, offering key insights. The group’s trial experience, including numerous jury trials, underscores its capabilities in high-stakes matters. The team attracts leading U.S. and international clients across the technology, healthcare, finance, and sports sectors. The group’s strong investigations practice further bolsters its reputation as a leader in antitrust defense. Brette Tannenbaum counsels Fortune 500 corporations, leading investment managers, and major sports organizations on their complex antitrust matters.