Thomas Mueller > WilmerHale > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

The ‘outstanding lawyers’ at WilmerHale have recently advised in wage fixing and monopolization litigation for clients such as Meta, Santander Bank and the University of Pennsylvania. Senior partner in Washington DC and head of team Thomas Mueller focuses on global cartel enforcement matters as well as investigation and litigation matters concerning price fixing allegations. Mark Ford is situated in Boston and is well-versed in matters concerning alleged monopolization, price fixing, bid rigging and antitrust IP matters across the pharmaceutical, technology and manufacturing sectors. The highly regarded Steven Cherry in the DC office specializes in investigations and litigation, defending companies and individuals in the US and around the world. Perry Lange has acted for clients in the telecommunications, automotive and energy industries in a diverse range of antitrust matters while Leon Greenfield stands out for his experience in monopolization matters. Trial lawyer David Gringer is based in New York and offers significant experience in defending large corporations including but not limited to technology companies, in litigation against the government and class plaintiffs. Jennifer Milici and Dominic Vote joined the DC office from the FTC in March 2022.

Offering significant agency experience, multijurisdictional capabilities, and a successful record in in avoiding prosecutions and fines for its clients, the cartel team at WilmerHale is well-placed to advise clients across industries on cartel proceedings, as well as representing them in litigation. Thomas Mueller, based in Washington DC, heads the practice, focusing on global cartel enforcement matters with particular emphasis on issues with transatlantic implications. Steven Cherry, also in DC, has an impressive track record representing individuals and companies in federal and state-level cartel investigations. David Gringer heads the firm’s New York antitrust practice and has extensive previous experience from the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. Gringer specializes in complex antitrust litigation, most notably acting for the University of Pennsylvania in ongoing litigation relating to the alleged participation of a group of elite US universities in a price-fixing cartel designed to limit student financial aid. Los Angeles’ Nana Wilberforce handles internal investigations and litigation with a particular focus on price-fixing allegations, assisting clients through investigations, and negotiating leniency agreements with both US and international authorities.

WilmerHale combines an active HSR practice with strong capabilities in contentious merger review proceedings, handling approvals for transactions in highly-scrutinised industries including defense, healthcare, and telecoms. The team is able to leverage strong litigation and enforcement expertise, as well as multijurisdictional capabilities, representing international and US-based clients in multi-agency reviews and challenges. The team is overseen by Thomas Mueller, who has strong litigation experience and has practiced in the US and Brussels, while Leon Greenfield is noted for his leading role in high-value deals for major clients such as Danaher. Former FTC official Dominic Vote is also heavily focused on merger control mandates. All lawyers mentioned are in Washington DC.