Antitrust

Our firm has litigated many noteworthy civil and criminal antitrust cases throughout the U.S. and abroad, including class actions, for some of the largest companies in the world. We have represented major U.S. and non-U.S. companies in administrative proceedings and government investigations by the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and competition authorities all over the world.  In addition to litigation, we also frequently counsel clients on compliance with the antitrust laws of the U.S. and other jurisdictions, including analyzing proposed transactions and preparing pre-merger notification filings, structuring domestic and international pricing and distribution systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, and developing employee compliance guidelines and training programs.  Our antitrust lawyers bring tremendous skill and experience to each engagement.

GLOBAL REACH

The globalization of commerce and the rapidly growing cooperation among the enforcement authorities of many countries have increased the importance of coordinating legal matters that affect or are subject to the laws of more than one jurisdiction.  Accordingly, U.S. and non-U.S. clients alike retain us frequently to assist with global competition compliance counseling and representation in international disputes involving both private parties and government enforcement agencies.  Whether representing clients before the European Commission or the antitrust authorities of Brazil, Canada, China, Japan and Korea, among other nations, our antitrust lawyers not only have the capability to meet our clients’ needs, but also a long and proven track record of success. 

RECOGNITION

Global Competition Review, the leading international journal of competition policy and regulation, has ranked Alston & Bird’s antitrust practice group among the top 50 competition law practices in the world.  Additionally, Chambers & Partners, which has ranked Alston & Bird among the leading antitrust practices, noted our firm’s “highly developed expertise in the antitrust arena,” including “its unmatched prowess in the health care sector.”

WHY ALSTON & BIRD?

The success and recognition of Alston & Bird’s antitrust practice are the result of a uniquely talented and dedicated team of attorneys that provide a variety of skills and qualifications.  Members of the group include those who have held leadership positions as the chair of the prestigious ABA Section of Antitrust Law and chair of the State Bar of Georgia’s Antitrust Section; other members have served in high-ranking government positions.  Some of our lawyers focus on counseling and representing U.S. companies regarding domestic civil and criminal litigation, while others have developed substantial expertise in international competition law.  The result — working together as a team, we are confident, and our track record has shown, that Alston & Bird’s antitrust lawyers provide superior results for our clients, whatever and wherever their needs may be.