O'Melveny & Myers LLP’s ‘top notch’ antitrust and competition practice is geared to advise clients on every stage of cartel proceedings, from preliminary investigations through to trial and follow-on civil litigation. Recently, the team has been particularly active in matters related to labor markets, dealing with allegations of no-poach agreements and other hiring practices. The team is co-led by Ian Simmons, who is an expert in multidistrict litigation and is noted for his capabilities at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property topics, and Ben Bradshaw, who is a key contact for the firm’s financial services clients. Both lawyers are based in Washington DC. In San Francisco, Anna Fletcher and Michael Tubach are recommended for cartel trials, with Turbach’s latest achievements including co-leading a team to achieve a complete acquittal for a former CEO accused of fixing prices for broiler chicken. New York’s Brian Quinn was also a part of that team, and offers notable expertise in both criminal and civil cartel defense matters.
Testimonials
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- 'O'Melveny's cartel practice is top notch. They have a team of lawyers who are incredibly smart and experienced, but who are also very practical. I have tried multiple criminal cases with O'Melveny and they are thorough, thoughtful, and strategic. They garner respect and trust from federal judges. They are very collaborative, which is critical in representing clients in cartel matters.'
- 'Their lawyers are incredibly bright, but also very easy to deal with. I have been impressed with their ability to quickly cut through the noise to understand what really matters while also ensuring that things don't slip through the cracks.'
Key clients
- Leoni AG
- National Beef Packing Company
Work highlights
- Represented the former CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation in a criminal antitrust trial in the District of Colorado—achieving a complete acquittal.
- Represented a former employee of a government contractor in a criminal antitrust investigation by the DOJ Antitrust Division, and subsequent criminal trial, into potential no-poach or non-solicitation agreements that the company allegedly entered into with engineering firms and parts suppliers.