Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP actively pursues price-fixing, exclusive dealing, and monopoly disputes on behalf of large public and privately owned companies. The team has developed a reputation for opt-out cases and is presently working extensively in the meat industry. Philip Iovieno co-chairs from the New York office and has litigated extensively in federal and state courts, supporting victims of price fixing and other violations. Also in New York is co-chair Nicholas Gravante, an experienced litigator who pursues complex financial antitrust cases and appeals. From Washington DC, Kristen McAhren has a strong record in antitrust disputes, regulatory implications, criminal matters, and arbitration tribunals.  

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This team partnered wonderfully with us. They show great flexibility in structure and work closely with the client to come up with strategies and arrangements that share risk and incentivize performance.'

  • 'Phil Iovieno, takes a practical, efficient approach to matter management, maintains a great facility with detail while keeping focused on the big picture and is a genuine pleasure to work with. His deep experience and ability to think on his feet allowed him to pivot quickly during the trial.' 

Key clients

  • McDonald’s
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club
  • PJ Food Service
  • Panda Restaurant Group
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club
  • Kraft Heinz Foods Company
  • Target Corporation

Work highlights

  • Representing more than a dozen opt-out plaintiffs in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit in connection with an alleged multi-faceted price-fixing scheme.
  • Representing BJ’s Wholesale Club as plaintiff in an ongoing antitrust litigation matter.
  • Representing multiple opt-out plaintiffs in an ongoing antitrust litigation alleging that the leading suppliers of Beef participated in a price-fixing conspiracy.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Iovieno, Brian Wallach

Other key lawyers

Nicholas Gravante, Kristen McAhren