Jointly led by Debbie Feinstein and Jonathan Gleklen, Arnold & Porter’s antitrust and competition team combines expertise in defense against government investigations with proficiency in private antitrust litigation to advise across the full spectrum of cartel matters, and offers special knowledge of antitrust-related ESG topics. Capable of acting in numerous industries, the team is well versed in handling cartel investigations related to auto parts, municipal bonds, air cargo, maritime shipping, industrial chemicals, and orthopedic implant devices. Recommended for his expertise in government contracting matters, Chicago-based Andre Geverola leads the group’s cartel investigation practice and frequently handles matters related to labor and financial markets, as well as healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Having previously acted as Director of Criminal Litigation in the Antitrust Division, Geverola is adept at working with an array of antitrust enforcement agencies from across the globe, including those from Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and the European Union. Being well-versed in multi-district disputes, James L Cooper is another experienced litigator, as is trial lawyer Laura Shores. Unless stated otherwise, all mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.

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Work highlights

  • Represented Sandoz/Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. in multidistrict litigation involving several dozen direct and indirect purchaser class action complaints, as well as State Attorney General actions, alleging that generic manufacturers conspired to raise the prices of a large number of different pharmaceutical products.
  • Represented Bayer CropScience in class actions alleging a conspiracy among manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of agricultural inputs to boycott online retailers.
  • Represented Oakland Raiders in winning dismissal of antitrust claims brought by the City of Oakland challenging the relocation of the Raiders to Las Vegas as the product of an unlawful agreement among the Raiders, the NFL, and other NFL teams.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Debbie Feinstein, Jonathan Gleklen

Other key lawyers

Laura Shores, James L. Cooper, Andre Geverola