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Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider Offices
114 WEST 47TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10036
NEW YORK
United States
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John Harkrider
Work Department
Antitrust and trade regulation, complex litigation
Position
John Harkrider was named GCR’s Lawyer of the Year and Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer in connection with the FTC’s investigation of Google. He currently represents Google in the Section 2 investigation before agencies throughout the world.
He advised Dell in its US$67 billion acquisition of EMC; Ball in its US$6.85 billion acquisition of Rexam PLC; Thermo Fisher in its US$13.6 billion acquisition of Life Technologies and its US$12.5 billion tender offer of Qiagen; Google in its US$12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility and its US$700 million acquisition of ITA; Cingular in its US$41 billion acquisition of AT&T; and BellSouth in its US$67 billion acquisition by AT&T. He advised IMG in its merger with Learfield and MasterCard’s Board of Directors regarding their IPO to end the claimed structural conspiracy between the banks.
John has represented Stanley Black & Decker, Tyson and United Technologies in Sherman Act litigation in district and circuit courts throughout the US. In government investigations, he advised Google regarding the FTC’s investigation of Standard Essential Patents, and Stanley Black & Decker regarding Made in USA Claims.
Memberships
- Editorial Board, ANTITRUST (2007–present)
- American Bar Association, Vice-Chair, Economics Committee, Section of Antitrust Law (2003–2006)
- New York State Bar Association
- New York City Bar Association
Education
- Ph.D. Program – University of Michigan (did not complete dissertation)
- JD, cum laude – University of California, Hastings College of the Law (1991) Order of the Coif
- BA, with highest Honors – University of Michigan (1988)
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Antitrust > Merger control
(Leading lawyers)Offering significant agency experience, multijurisdictional capabilities, and a successful record in high-value, strategic merger clearances, specialist antitrust firm Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider is well-positioned to assist clients on both contentious and non-contentious merger work. The firm handles work in a wide range of industries, with notable involvements in tech, healthcare, and pharma. Practice head Michael Keeley is noted for his experience in defending litigated merger challenges, advising the likes of Tyson Foods and Thermo Fisher. In a standout representation for the firm, New York-based John Harkrider is representing VMware in its $69bn acquisition by Broadcom, a significant deal in the tech industry. The New York office is also home to Lisl Dunlop , noted for her strong international profile, and Nicholas Gaglio who is a go-to for investigations and merger-related litigation. Jeny Maier is also a key figure, with expertise in tech and healthcare mandates. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.