Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP demonstrates its antitrust defense expertise through a strong track record of securing pre-trial victories, including successful motions to dismiss before discovery, defeating class certifications, and obtaining summary judgments. At trial, the team has consistently delivered favourable outcomes in class action litigation and regularly represents clients in counterclaims and IP disputes. The practice is co-chaired by Brianne Kucerik, Michael Moiseyev, and Jeffrey Perry, all based in Washington DC. In New York, Adam Hemlock‘s practice spans civil and criminal litigation, cartel matters, amnesty proceedings, and civil class actions. Also, in New York, Eric Hochstadt is sought after by prominent clients for his experience on both sides of antitrust litigation.
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Profile

Key clients

  • Simon & Schuster
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Visa
  • Meta Platforms
  • United Therapeutics Corporation
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • Grubhub
  • Arizona Association of Realtors
  • BASF

Work highlights

  • Secured a dismissal of all claims for Simon & Schuster in two separate putative nationwide class actions.
  • Secured a victory for BASF Corporation in a MDL involving more than twenty class actions.
  • Secured a victory in the Second Circuit for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in connection with monopolization and restraint of trade.

Lawyers

Practice head

Brianne Kucerik; Michael Moiseyev; Jeffrey Perry

Other key lawyers

Adam Hemlock; Eric Hochstadt; Rachel Williams