Highlighted by clients for offering ‘a deep bench of experienced practitioners’, boutique firm Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider is led by Michael Keeley and specializes in handling a multifaceted caseload of cartel matters before antitrust agencies around the globe, with particular strength in price-fixing investigations and niche expertise at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law. ’Master strategist’ Tiffany Rider exemplifies the firm’s multifarious offering, with her practice encompassing the representation of corporates and individuals in proceedings before the DOJ, the European Commission and the Canadian Competition Bureau, while former DOJ official James Attridge ‘s caseload encompasses leniency applications, investigations related to allegations such as labor-market collusion, and internal investigations. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.
Testimonials
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‘Axinn's cartel defense practice has a deep bench of experienced practitioners who can take on any type of representation. They defend companies and individuals in the most complex domestic and international investigations and have achieved great outcomes for clients. Their team includes practitioners with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including agency experience at all levels. ’
‘Jimmy Attridge is a top-tier cartel defense counsel who has represented both companies and senior executives before competition authorities in highly sensitive matters. Jimmy has significant experience as both a defense counsel and government prosecutor, which enables him to quickly assess the situation and recommend various options to a client for the path forward. ’
‘The team has an excellent blend of long defense experience, together with helpful recent government experience, that makes it fairly unique.’
‘I have worked closely with Tiffany Rider and Jimmy Attridge. Both are excellent and provide extraordinary client service.’
‘Axinn is one of the only firms that truly places antitrust front and center and truly positions itself as a thought leader in this space. ’
‘Tiffany Rider is a trusted partner and master strategist in cartel defense. Her judgment is impeccable and she is a joy to work with. ’
‘Axinn is involved in many large antitrust civil litigation and some DOJ criminal cartel matters. It has many top-notch litigators, including Tiffany Rider and Dan Oakes. ’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael L. Keeley