Arnold & Porter‘s active antitrust practice boasts extensive expertise in handling individual and class action claims. The team excels in defending clients against allegations of price-fixing, monopolization, group boycotts, and exclusionary conduct. Beyond achieving courtroom victories, the team often secures favorable outcomes through motions to dismiss and summary judgments. Known for its broad sector expertise, the practice also has a distinguished focus on antitrust matters in the life sciences sector. Jonathan Gleklen leads the team, bringing significant experience in antitrust transactions, investigations, and litigation. Laura Shores is a trusted defender of pharma clients in high-profile antitrust cases. Anne Davis is highly regarded for her work in state class actions and opt-out litigation. In New York, Scott Lent provides key support to the team’s pharma and media clients. All lawyers are based in Washington DC, unless otherwise noted.
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Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • AstraZeneca
  • Bayer
  • JBG Smith
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Kroger
  • Perrigo
  • Samsung
  • Visa

Work highlights

  • Acted for Kroger in litigation related to its US$24.6 billion proposed acquisition of the Albertsons companies.
  • Achieved defense verdict for Bayer in an antitrust lawsuit brought by Tevra Brands.
  • Acted for Visa in the pending DOJ challenge to Visa's conduct concerning its debt business.  

Lawyers

Practice head

Debbie Feinstein; Michael B. Bernstein

Other key lawyers

Laura Shores; Anne Davis; Scott Lent; Sonia Pfaffenroth; Matthew Tabas; Jonathan Gleklen