Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton boasts a dynamic cross-border antitrust practice, adept at navigating complex cartel matters. The team’s expertise spans civil and criminal investigations, litigation defense, and enforcement actions, with a comprehensive regulatory offering supported by former FTC and DOJ officials. The practice is jointly steered by Leah Brannon and Heather Nyong’o. Brannon excels in investigations led by the DOJ, FTC, and European Commission, while Nyong’o regularly represents multinational corporations and executives in high-stakes domestic and international cartel investigations and litigation. Elsewhere in the team, Kenneth Reinker stands out for his skill in applying complex economic analysis to antitrust challenges across the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, tech, and finance sectors, while Daniel Culley is noted for his experience in cross-examinations and focus on high-tech industries and two-sided markets. In San Francisco, Brian Byrne shines in cross-border enforcement and antitrust litigation, including M&A reviews. Jeremy Calsyn adds further depth, specializing in global cartel investigations and follow-on class actions. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Whirlpool
- K Line
- NSK
- Fox Corporation
- DHL
- LG Display
- Broadcom
- Citigroup
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Heather Nyong’o
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Leah Brannon; Heather Nyong’o
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Calsyn; Kenneth Reinker; Daniel Culley; George Cary; Brian Byrne