Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP continues to advise multinational corporations on high-stakes antitrust matters. The team’s deep expertise in navigating the DOJ, FTC, and other global regulatory agencies enables it to provide vital support in government investigations and merger reviews. Former DOJ Director Eric Mahr plays a key role in the team’s ongoing Google advertising MDL litigation. Julie Elmer is highly experienced in Sherman Act and class action litigation. Andrew Ewalt has achieved significant trial victories and favorable settlements for high-profile clients. Heather Lamberg is a skilled litigator with a proven track record of securing early dismissals and defeating class certifications. Based in Silicon Valley, California, Justina Sessions focuses on complex antitrust matters within the tech sector. All other lawyers mentioned are based in Washington DC.
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Key clients

  • Google
  • Cargill
  • Notre Dame
  • Boston College
  • Boston University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Camber Pharmaceuticals
  • Holcim
  • Master Builders Solutions
  • Comcast

Work highlights

  • Advising Google across more than 20 cases in three different federal district courts.
  • Represented Cargill in securing dismissal of the Consolidated Amended Class Complaint against the business.
  • Representing 10 colleges and universities in an antitrust class action lawsuit alleging anti-competitive behavior.

Lawyers

Practice head

Eric Mahr

Other key lawyers

Andrew Ewalt; Heather Lamberg; Justina Sessions; Christine Wilson