Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s client base comprises domestic and multinational companies as well as individuals, all benefitting from the team’s vast experience with both civil and criminal antitrust matters against the US government, other nations, and international bodies such as the EU Commission. The team is led by three lawyers: Daniel Laytin's multifaceted caseload includes the entire scope of antitrust work, with recent matters stemming from industries such as material sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy and foods. Covering the intersection of antitrust topics and white-collar crime, James Mutchnik is particularly recommended for defending clients against allegations of price fixing and price discrimination, while Christa Cottrell is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer. All mentioned lawyers are based in Chicago.
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Key clients
- Dow Chemical Company
- Hilcorp Energy Company
- Hitachi, Ltd.
- Propolsion Holdings, LLC
- Sanderson Farms, Inc.
- Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
- The Clemens Family Corporation
- UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Laytin, James Mutchnik, Christa Cottrell