Practices

Antitrust and Competition

As a top-tier antitrust and competition law firm, we provide new economy companies at the forefront of the new economy with comprehensive legal guidance across the full spectrum of antitrust matters

Why Cooley

  • Leading antitrust and competition law firm with global reach

    45+ antitrust lawyers in major business and technology centers across the US and internationally, delivering holistic, business-focused advice and solutions in response to antitrust concerns

  • Proven success in global merger filings

    Nearly 350 merger filings for 310 deals globally since 2021, with an aggregate value of more than $250 billion

  • Trusted defense for antitrust and consumer protection investigations

    Successful defense of Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority antitrust and consumer protection investigations

  • Top antitrust and competition law firm for complex litigation

    Track record of success in antitrust litigation, including class actions, multidistrict litigation and disputes among competitors

  • Elite team of antitrust and competition lawyers with government insight

    Deep bench of experienced attorneys includes former leaders of the US Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Competition, as well as DOJ and FTC staff attorneys and assistant US attorneys

  • Innovative, full-service regulatory support

    Comprehensive and timely guidance through CooleyREG, our innovative approach that brings together regulatory practitioners from across the firm to help clients navigate every regulatory twist and turn

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With a deal-hungry client base of ultra-high tech companies and specialty pharmaceutical firms … the group boasts impressive agency experience.

Global Competition Review

Recognition

  • The Lawyer’s European Awards: European Competition or Antitrust Team of the Year (2023)
  • The Legal 500 UK: EU and Competition
  • The Legal 500 US: Merger Control
  • Chambers USA: Antitrust
  • Best Lawyers: Antitrust Law
  • Global Competition Review: GCR 100 – Antitrust, Brussels and Washington, DC (2024)

The firm has considerable depth of experience in all aspects of antitrust defense and application. The team provides strategic and practical advice for approaching antitrust matters in the broader business context.

Chambers USA, 2023

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