Ropes & Gray LLP’s Antitrust & Competition practice is noted for its expertise in high-stakes litigation, regulatory investigations, and complex merger reviews. The Washington DC–based practice is led by Jonathan Klarfeld, Mark Popofsky, and Samer Musallam, each bringing deep government and private-sector experience. Musallam, a former DOJ Antitrust Division prosecutor, and Boston-based Jane Willis, a veteran of antitrust investigations, have spearheaded landmark matters. The team serves clients including The Blackstone Group, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Rochester, Advocate Aurora Health, and Glencore International. Notable wins include algorithmic pricing litigation for Blackstone and financial aid antitrust defense for Johns Hopkins and Rochester.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality

Key clients

  • The Blackstone Group Inc.
  • Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
  • Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Rochester
  • Advocate Aurora Health Inc.
  • State Street Bank and Trust Company
  • Glencore International A.G.
  • Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, plc
  • The Vistria Group
  • Zelis Healthcare LLC

Work highlights

Representing Johns Hopkins University and University of Rochester in several antitrust litigation matters with wide ramifications for college admissions and financial aid practices.
Representing pharmaceutical manufacturer Mallinckrodt in a lawsuit brought by a coalition of state attorneys’ general against 26 pharmaceutical companies and 10 executives.
Practice head

Jonathan Klarfeld; Mark Popofsky; Samer Musallam

Other key lawyers

Jane Willis

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