Winston Taylor has developed a strong track record in civil, criminal, and appellate antitrust defense, including matters intersecting with technology and intellectual property. Recent work includes dismissals and summary judgment wins in price-fixing and monopolization disputes, reinforcing the firm’s standing in complex antitrust litigation. The practice is co-chaired by Eva Cole in New York, whose work centers on cartel investigations and antitrust class actions. In Chicago, James Herbison has been closely involved in major defense-side litigation, while Jeffrey Kessler, based in New York, frequently leads antitrust, sports law, and intellectual property cases, including jury trials. Additional senior contributors include Jeffrey Amato and Mike Mayer, based in New York and Chicago respectively. Also in Chicago, Tom Neuner works on large-scale antitrust matters involving substantial sums in dispute.
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- 'We have used Jim Herbison at Winston for antitrust counseling for a number of years and he’s excellent. He knows our business and understands how to analyze issues and provide legal guidance with our business objectives always in mind.'
Key clients
- 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports, Inc.
- Actor's Equity Association
- Discover Financial Services
- Enbridge (U.S.) Inc.
- Equifax, Inc.
- Equity Residential
- Hawaiian Electric Company
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Hometown American Management
- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
- Microsoft
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Work highlights
Secured a rare win for Enbridge in energy sector class actions alleging monopolization of the crude oil transportation market in Chicago.
Obtained significant wins for clients Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.; Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.; and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. in a long-running dispute with Hu Honua Bioenergy, LLC over its inability to sell wholesale power on the Island of Hawaii.
Secured a major dismissal for Equifax from an antitrust class action alleging that it and other consumer-credit-reporting companies conspired to monopolize the credit-score market.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
James Herbison; Eva Cole
Other key lawyers
Jeffrey Amato; Mike Mayer; Tom Neuner