Boies Schiller Flexner LLP‘s dedicated antitrust team, composed of numerous lawyers with government experience, is renowned for its track record in landmark competition cases. With significant trial expertise, the team provides essential defenses in sweeping class actions alleging collusive behaviour and DOJ-initiated investigations. Co-chair James Denvir, based in Washington DC, has represented clients across a wide array of industries in high-stakes lawsuits and government investigations. Also in DC, co-chair Michael Mitchell frequently represents clients in multi-forum litigation and before federal and state agencies. Hamish Hume, also based in DC, is currently leading the defense of a mass tort claim in the medical laboratory sector. In Florida, Stuart Singer bolsters the team with his extensive appellate strategy expertise.
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Profile

Key clients

  • Delta Air Lines
  • Burger King Worldwide
  • United Health Group
  • Circana

Work highlights

  • Representing Delta Air Lines in an antitrust class action lawsuit in which plaintiffs allege the four major U.S. airlines conspired to increase fares.
  • Representing Burger King for alleged violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
  • Representing Circana against claims that it attempted to squash competition by prohibiting its customers from contracting with other firms.

Lawyers

Practice head

James Denvir; Michael Mitchell

Other key lawyers

Hamish Hume; Stuart Singer; Scott E. Gant; Sabria McElroy; Corey Gray