We work with clients to analyze competitive impacts, prepare Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, work with expert economists and provide advocacy before the FTC and DOJ in obtaining antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions. We counsel on strategies to avoid the expense and disruption of a Second Request, including whether to pull and refile, and coordinating the timing of that with the reviewing agency so as to maximize the opportunity for clearance. Through our advocacy, our clients have succeeded in obtaining clearance (and sometimes early termination) in transactions challenged by the FTC and DOJ without undergoing a Second Request.
Clients preparing to be on either side of a joint venture, merger, or acquisition turn to our attorneys for counsel regarding the antitrust implications of the transaction. Our attorneys work to navigate potential antitrust landmines and to ensure that a JV, merger, or acquisition complies with antitrust laws. We stay up to date on guidance from the FTC and DOJ as well as state antitrust laws to counsel our clients as they embark on these deals. We also advise on the composition of governing boards for such ventures, including handling issues related to interlocking directorates and firewalls.
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Counsel
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Dallas
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John is a commercial litigator who focuses on provider-side health care matters and all types of insurance coverage and indemnity litigation and counseling. John is a commercial litigator who focuses on provider-side health care mat... |
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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan's practice is focused on regulatory and litigation issues that affect domestic and international maritime and shipping matters, as well as international trade re... Jonathan's practice is focused on regulatory and litigation issues that aff... |
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Associate
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Dallas
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Alfred represents clients in all phases of state and federal litigation and helps develop litigation strategies to resolve disputes in a timely and effective manner. Alfred represents clients in all phases of state and federal litigation and... |
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Associate
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St. Louis
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Libby assists clients with a wide variety of business litigation matters. Libby assists clients with a wide variety of business litigation matters. |
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Christine advocates for clients in disputes against the federal government — in fraud investigations, challenging federal regulations, and administrative proceedings — an... Christine advocates for clients in disputes against the federal government ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt serves as co-chair of our insurance practice group, guiding policyholders, insurers and insurance professionals on everything from policy placement through the litig... Matt serves as co-chair of our insurance practice group, guiding policyhold... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Warren focuses on federal regulation of business, both domestic and international, and represents several of the nation's largest transportation and energy interests befo... Warren focuses on federal regulation of business, both domestic and interna... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Nathan is committed to helping his clients protect some of their most valuable assets whether it be through intellectual property counseling or in litigation. Nathan is committed to helping his clients protect some of their most valua... |
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Associate
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St. Louis
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Tom represents clients in complex commercial litigation including class actions, contract disputes, business torts, financial service matters, and antitrust issues. Tom represents clients in complex commercial litigation including class act... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ron has advised middle market clients on privately negotiated acquisitions and dispositions of all kinds of businesses for over 35 years. Ron has advised middle market clients on privately negotiated acquisitions ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ed is a veteran litigator and head of the Firm's Antitrust Practice Group. Ed is a veteran litigator and head of the Firm's Antitrust Practice Group. |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Dave represents and advises a host of major corporations in class action defense, complex business disputes, and state and local tax (SALT) controversy. Dave represents and advises a host of major corporations in class action de... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Alan represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, with a strong emphasis on patent litigation at both the trial and appellate court levels, and ... Alan represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property litigation,... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional investors on a wide range of securities offerings and transactions while providing comprehensive ... Greg counsels entrepreneurs, investment advisors and major institutional in... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Sharon develops and executes highly effective class action defense strategies for major companies across a variety of sectors, including transportation, telecommunication... Sharon develops and executes highly effective class action defense strategi... |
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Partner
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Dallas
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Mackenzie is an experienced trial attorney who represents health care entities and other businesses and directors in high-stakes litigation matters. Mackenzie is an experienced trial attorney who represents health care entit... |
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Partner
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Dallas
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Nicole is a highly experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in matters involving antitrust, advertising, fraud investigations and litigation, RICO and class action... Nicole is a highly experienced trial lawyer who represents clients in matte... |
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