Kirkland & Ellis LLP is highly regarded for its expertise in antitrust litigation and government investigations, with many of its lawyers bringing prior experience working with US enforcement agencies. The team has an impressive track record of securing early dismissals, summary judgments, and defeating class certifications in complex cases. The team has proven capable of obtaining preliminary injunctions and successful defense verdicts in trials involving cartels, monopolization, pricing disputes, unfair competition, and intellectual property issues. The group leverages its extensive experience to defend corporations and individuals in both criminal and civil antitrust investigations. In Chicago, Daniel Laytin is a trusted advisor in complex antitrust litigation. Also based in Chicago, James Mutchnik focuses his practice on cartel matters, price-fixing, and monopolization cases. Christa Cottrell, operating from Chicago as well, serves as lead counsel in high-stakes cases potentially worth billions of Dollars. From Washington DC, Olivia Adendorff and Catie Ventura provide valuable competition experience, while Devora Allon primarily practices from New York.
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Clients clés

  • Allergan
  • Apple
  • Belcan Engineering Group
  • CDK Global
  • Clemens Family Corporation
  • Discover Financial
  • Dow Chemical
  • Eli Lilly
  • Gilead
  • Kering Americas

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Autres avocats clés

Daniel Laytin; James Mutchnik; Christa Cottrell; Olivia Adendorff; Devora Allon; Catie Ventura