Lawsuits and investigations over competitive practices have the potential to result in steep civil and criminal penalties. Whether you are facing a government investigation or private claim, seasoned counsel can help you navigate the complex antitrust landscape with the goal of helping you avoid costly litigation.
When facing competition-related legal challenges, access to a deep bench of antitrust expertise is essential. From experience in complex litigation matters and class action lawsuits to building compliance programs and advising on pricing and distribution issues, Godfrey & Kahn has you covered.
Our antitrust practice specializes in the following areas:
- Compliance and counseling
- Government investigations
- Internal investigations
- Litigation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- State attorneys general inquiries
Our antitrust lawyers have provided counsel to clients in almost every conceivable industry, including:
- Automotive
- Communications
- Consumer products
- Energy
- Food and beverage
- Health care
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Software and technology
We routinely collaborate with antitrust counsel from large national firms, as well as competition lawyers worldwide, in a range of matters including multi-party litigation, concurrent enforcement by multiple jurisdictions and transactions involving foreign subsidiaries of U.S.-based businesses.
Representative Experience
Represented third-party Fortune 500 company involved in the proposed Sysco – US Foods merger involving numerous state enforcers
Represented a very large technology company in an investigation by thirteen state attorneys general alleging violations of Section Two of the Sherman Act
Represented a number of Fortune 200 companies in the cable and telecommunications arena with respect to prospective mergers, interfacing primarily with dozens of state enforcers
Represented large health care insurer in litigation with large health care provider involving allegations of violation of Section One of the Sherman Act
Represented Northwest and Delta Airlines in clearing merger reviewed by over two dozen state attorneys general
Represented Google in its proposed acquisition of Yahoo, reviewed by thirteen state attorneys general
Represented Midwest Airlines in its sale to TPG, obtaining clearance from the Antitrust Division
Represented a Puerto Rican ice cream distributor in litigation against Nestle’s Inc. in federal court in Puerto Rico
Appointed as special prosecutor and lead trial counsel by the Idaho Attorney General in seminal antitrust case alleging anti-competitive acquisition by large hospital system, FTC and State of Idaho v. St. Luke’s Health System
Represented Ticketmaster in its acquisition of Live Nation, reviewed by numerous state attorneys general
Represented First Group in its acquisition of Laidlaw International involving school buses, reviewed by over a dozen state attorneys general
Represented IOD in its acquisition by HealthPort, obtaining clearance from USDOJ
Regularly conduct antitrust compliance training for dozens of national companies in a wide range of industries, such as manufacturing, health insurance, distribution and marketing, and trade associations
Conducted a antitrust audits and related compliance training for several companies including a multi-national Fortune 200 company involving all facets of the company’s operations, including sales, marketing, strategic planning, diversity initiatives, and top management.
Analyzed competitive impact of merger scenarios for a multi-national Fortune 100 company related to a bankruptcy that reshuffled several international markets
Represented Oracle in its acquisition of PeopleSoft involving over twenty state attorneys general offices
Conducted an antitrust audit and related compliance training of a large electrical parts distributor with co-ownership interest in a competing distributor
Persuaded the U.S. Department of Justice to drop a criminal bid-rigging investigation targeting the CEO of a U.S. manufacturing company.