Paul Hastings LLP delivers comprehensive antitrust counsel, spanning criminal and civil cartel defence, complex mergers, and high-stakes litigation. The team frequently handles multijurisdictional merger control and litigation across key sectors such as technology, life sciences, financial services, retail, consumer goods, and energy. Co-chair Michael Murray draws on his DOJ experience to provide valuable insights into antitrust investigations, litigation, and appeals. Fellow co-chair Ryan Phair excels in handling intricate antitrust cases and enforcement actions. Craig Lee’s background as a federal prosecutor is a notable asset for clients involved in cartel investigations and litigation. In Century City, Bo Pearl is a versatile litigator with a strong track record in landmark antitrust cases, representing both defendants and plaintiffs. All lawyers are based in Washington DC unless otherwise mentioned.
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Key clients

  • Align Technologies
  • Mustang
  • Chick-fil-A
  • NHK Spring
  • CACI
  • CA Student Living
  • Realtek
  • Bluebird Bio
  • CWT

Work highlights

  • Represented Align Technology in long term antitrust litigation.
  • Represented Mustang Pipeline in antitrust litigation brought by a competitor alleging monopolization.

Lawyers

Practice head

Michael Murray; Ryan Phair

Other key lawyers

Craig Lee; Bo Pearl