Hausfeld LLP is a leading antitrust and class action law firm, known for its work in the big tech sector and its collaboration with government enforcers on parens patriae actions. The firm continues to secure leadership roles in class actions, achieve victories in landmark trials, and recover billions of dollars in settlements both in and out of the courtroom. New York-based co-chair Scott Martin is a skilled litigator with extensive experience handling bench and jury trials in federal and state courts. In San Francisco, co-chair Megan Jones has a proven track record of securing damages for victims of cartels, price-fixing, and other antitrust violations. Widely regarded as a ‘terrific lawyer’ by clients, Washington DC-based Melinda Coolidge provides strategic counsel at every stage of an antitrust dispute. Also in DC, Michael Hausfeld is recognized as a pioneer in groundbreaking competition cases. ’Strategic mastermind’ Brian Ratner has a strong track record in international antitrust litigation, including proceedings before EU courts and enforcement agencies.
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- ‘Gary Smith is an outstanding antitrust lawyer.’
- ‘The Hausfeld team brings both experience and intelligence to their work. Melinda Coolidge is a terrific lawyer. Scott Martin is highly skilled and works well with others. Chris Lebsock is a savvy litigator.'
- ‘Hausfeld is exceptionally proactive and ahead of the curve. They invest significantly in cases and can assess an individual case’s potential early on with remarkable accuracy.'
- ‘Brian Ratner stands out as both a strategic mastermind and a hands-on practitioner. He has a way of making difficult decisions seem easier and always has relevant examples at hand for comparison.’
- ‘Michael Hausfeld is a giant in antitrust law; he is a brilliant doctrinal lawyer, as demonstrated by his work on the extraterritorial application of U.S. antitrust laws and his advocacy for collective actions abroad, to name just two examples.'
- ‘Singularly focused on delivering phenomenal results in the plaintiff-side class action world.’
- ‘Sathya Gosselin—he’s a name the legal profession will increasingly remember. Always professional, a tireless worker, and a strategic thinker.'
- ‘Swathi Bojedla—I’m continually impressed by her advocacy skills, work ethic, and ability to manage complex cases.’
Key clients
- American Honda Motor Company
- BMW Group
- CONSOL Energy Corporation
- Deutsche Bahn
- District of Columbia Attorney General
- GKN Automotive
- Hertz Europe
- Louisiana Pacific
- MolsonCoors
- Peabody Energy
Work highlights
- Representing in class actions involving over 100 million health insurance customers in the US.
- Representing in a class action lawsuit in which plaintiffs allege that poultry companies formed a nationwide conspiracy to suppress and maintain broiler chicken growers' compensation.
- Representing a class of app developers in re Google Play Store Antitrust Litigation.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Megan E. Jones
Brian Ratner
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Melinda Coolidge
Practice head
Scott Martin; Megan Jones
Other key lawyers
Melinda Coolidge; Reena Gambhir; Sathya Gosselin; Michael Hausfeld; Jeanine Kenney; Christopher Lebsock; Michael Lehmann; Brian Ratner; Hilary Scherrer; Kyle Bates; Katie Beran; Swathi Bojedla; Nathaniel Giddings; Timothy Kearns; Sarah LaFreniere; Gary Smith