Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP fields a dedicated antitrust practice celebrated for its work on high-profile, complex, and precedent-setting matters. The team offers niche expertise in areas where antitrust intersects with securities and intellectual property law. Its extensive litigation capabilities span class actions and Sherman Act cases, including allegations of price fixing, tying, refusals to deal, and monopolization. The team also handles sophisticated defenses against claims brought under the Clayton and Robinson-Patman Acts. David Marriott has achieved numerous notable antitrust trial victories. Kevin Orsini, a seasoned authority in antitrust law, has led landmark cases that have shaped the litigation landscape. Lauren Roberta Kennedy has been instrumental in the team’s multijurisdictional health insurance antitrust litigation. Michael Zaken has successfully represented clients in prominent FTC defense cases. All mentioned lawyers operate in New York. The team further bolstered its expertise with the addition of Andrew Finch, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in January 2025.
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Key clients

  • American Express Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
  • Corteva
  • Elsevier
  • Epic Games
  • International Business Machines Corporation
  • Light & Wonder
  • Live Nation Entertainment
  • Meta Platforms
  • Morgan Stanley

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented Robinhood in the “meme stock” litigation.
  • Representing Live Nation in antitrust litigation filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Christine Varney; Noah Joshua Phillips

Other key lawyers

David Marriott; Gary Bornstein; Kevin Orsini; Laura Kennedy; Michael Zaken