White & Case LLP houses a specialized and dedicated antitrust practice with significant trial expertise. The team has achieved numerous groundbreaking victories, including recent successes in high-profile securities class action dismissals and a major pharmaceutical antitrust lawsuit. Its practice is further distinguished by international capabilities, leading expertise in the antitrust implications of algorithmic pricing, and deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector. J. Mark Gidley and Rebecca Farrington co-chair the practice from Washington DC. Gidley is widely recognized for his defense of clients accused of cartel behavior. Christopher Curran, also based in DC, has an impressive record of victories in jury and bench trials, alongside appellate and Supreme Court experience. Kathryn Mims, another DC-based partner, regularly advises clients on complex multidistrict litigation (MDL) and M&A transactions. Operating from New York, Jack Pace has secured major wins for blue-chip clients across the pharmaceutical, e-commerce, TMT, and asset management industries. DC-based Eric Grannon led the firm’s recent victory in the high-profile ‘pay for delay’ decision in the Second Circuit.
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- 'Strong ability to learn and translate the nuances of our industry into legal arguments. They build teams with a strong recognition of each individual's strengths. Tenacious yet respectful advocacy on our behalf.'
- 'Unparalleled responsiveness and engagement.'
- 'Kelly Newman’s a standout senior associate who manages several threads of complex litigation with ease; she’s a strategic thinker and understands how the pieces fit together.
- 'Mark Gidley assembled a strong team and utilized his government experience to inform key strategic decisions early on and throughout the case.'
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Apex Clearing
- Nestle
- Four Seasons
- Vanderbilt University
- Pirelli
- Hikma Pharma
- Lycamobile
- Nexans
- ExxonMobil
Work highlights
- Led AbbVie to secure dismissal of a 'pay for delay' pharmaceutical antitrust class action.
- Achieved win for Apex Clearing in a class action arising from the 2021 meme stock incident.
- Defending Four Seasons in multiple class action antitrust lawsuits alleging algorithmic price fixing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mark Gidley; Rebecca Farrington
Other key lawyers
Christopher Curran; Jack Pace; Eric Grannon; Martin Toto; Kristen O'Shaughnessy; Heather Burke; Kathryn Mims; Jaclyn Phillips; Gina Chiappetta; Bryan Gant; Kelly Newman