European Competition Law

Representative Matters

Obtained summary judgment for DuPont on antitrust counterclaims filed by Kolon, a leading Korean manufacturer, pertaining to alleged monopolization of para-aramid fiber (marketed by DuPont under the Kevlar® brand), and subsequently obtained $275 million in restitution and damages for DuPont in the related trade secrets matter.
Obtained a dismissal of all claims for our client, Motorola, in a significant lawsuit alleging multiple antitrust violations. The plaintiffs sought an injunction to stop defendants from selling their 4G-LTE chips, mobile devices and wireless services, along with treble damages and attorneys’ fees. Corr Wireless Communications, L.L.C., et al. v. AT&T Inc., et al.
Represent AT&T, Motorola, Target, Sears, Kmart, RadioShack, Newegg, JACO, Viewsonic, Rockwell, and CompUSA in lawsuits alleging that LCD manufacturers participated in an international price-fixing conspiracy that resulted in damages in the billions of dollars.

Recovered hundreds of millions for clients in litigation claiming price-fixing and cartel activity in the DRAM industry.
Recovered $90 million for clients from attempts to monopolize the copper market.
Recovered more than $60 million for clients in litigation claiming price-fixing and cartel activity in the rubber chemicals industry.

Represented a major manufacturer of electronics and musical instruments, advising on its management of multiple dealer and distributor networks, including pricing, e-commerce and gray market issues.
Represented a major chemical manufacturer regarding multiple distribution networks, pricing, and production joint ventures.
Represented a major rail and shipping company in compliance reviews and training.

Represented Coventry Health Corporation in its $5.7 billion sale to Aetna.
Represented Humana, Inc. in its acquisition of Arcadian Management Services.
Represented Siemens Healthcare in its global collaboration with Varian Medical Systems.

Represented clients in second stage proceedings and participating in some of the most significant transactions reviewed under the European Union (EU) Merger Regulation, both representing merging companies and third-party interveners.
Managed the challenges that arise in simultaneous clearance procedure before the European Commission and the DOJ/FTC as well as most other merger control authorities across the globe.
At the EU level, we have obtained clearances for transactions in industries including telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, crop protection, the automobile industry, industrial components and the Internet.