The Paul, Weiss Antitrust Practice advises clients on a full range of global antitrust matters, including antitrust regulatory clearance, government investigations, private litigation, and counseling and compliance. The firm represents clients before antitrust and competition authorities in the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions around the world.
Our Team
Events & Publications
Court Preliminarily Enjoins Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Rule, Finding that it is Likely Invalid
- Jul 03, 2024
- Publications
Court Preliminarily Enjoins Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Rule, Finding that it is Likely Invalid
On July 3, a federal district court found that plaintiffs are likely to succeed in their challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Clause Rule and preliminarily enjoined enforcement of the rule. A final decision from the …
European Commission Competition Report Spotlights Potential Areas of Focus for Next Commissioner
- Jul 03, 2024
- Publications
European Commission Competition Report Spotlights Potential Areas of Focus for Next Commissioner
The European Commission recently published an extensive study on the evolution of competition in the European Union over the last 25 years. We provide key takeaways from the report, including the sectors likely to feature in…
Jeannie Rhee and Scott Sher Discuss Guiding Dealmaking Clients Through Antitrust Challenges With Legal Business
- Jun 26, 2024
- Publications
Jeannie Rhee and Scott Sher Discuss Guiding Dealmaking Clients Through Antitrust Challenges With Legal Business
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee and antitrust partner Scott Sher spoke with Legal Business about helping clients navigate the dealmaking landscape in an era of increased antitrust enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and the…
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Negotiating Dispositions at ABA International Cartel Workshop
- Jun 25, 2024
- Events
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Negotiating Dispositions at ABA International Cartel Workshop
Litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel participated in a panel on June 25 as part of the 2024 International Cartel Workshop hosted by the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section.
Hospitals Defeat FTC Merger Injunction Request With a Version of the “Failing Firm” Defense
- Jun 12, 2024
- Publications
Hospitals Defeat FTC Merger Injunction Request With a Version of the “Failing Firm” Defense
In a recent hospital merger challenge brought by the FTC, defendants successfully asserted a version of the “failing firm” defense to avoid a preliminary injunction. Even though the FTC lost, the court’s evaluation of the defense was…
Breaking Down the DOJ’s Complaint to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
- Jun 05, 2024
- Publications
Breaking Down the DOJ’s Complaint to Break Up Live Nation-Ticketmaster
The DOJ and attorneys general of 29 states and the District of Columbia recently sued Live Nation claiming that it illegally monopolized and restrained trade in various markets across the live entertainment industry. Like an earlier…
Nicole Kar to Discuss Global Mergers and Remedies at USC’s Antitrust and Competition Event
- Jun 07, 2024
- Events
Nicole Kar to Discuss Global Mergers and Remedies at USC’s Antitrust and Competition Event
Litigation partner Nicole Kar will participate in a panel, “Global Mergers and Remedies,” as part of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law’s Global Competition Law Thought Leadership Conference.
Antitrust Advisor to Join Paul, Weiss
- Jun 03, 2024
- Firm News
Antitrust Advisor to Join Paul, Weiss
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Ludovic Ghesquiere is joining the firm as a partner in the Antitrust practice within the Litigation Department.
Paul, Weiss Adds Antitrust Partner in Washington
- Jun 03, 2024
- Firm News
Paul, Weiss Adds Antitrust Partner in Washington
Christopher Wilson, a former trial lawyer of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, has joined the firm as a partner in Washington.
Brian Lavin and Scott Sher to Speak at Corporate Dealmakers Conference
- Jun 04, 2024
- Events
Brian Lavin and Scott Sher to Speak at Corporate Dealmakers Conference
Corporate partner Brian Lavin and antitrust partner Scott Sher will each participate in a panel at the Corporate Dealmakers Conference hosted by Information Management Network.
Awards & Recognition
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Named Rising Stars by Law360
- Jul 15, 2024
- Awards
Three Paul, Weiss Partners Named Rising Stars by Law360
Law360 has recognized three Paul, Weiss partners as 2024 Rising Stars.
Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
- Jun 20, 2024
- Awards
Meredith Dearborn Named a 2024 “Top Woman Lawyer” in California by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal recognized litigation partner Meredith Dearborn as one of its 2024 “Top Women Lawyers.”
Karen Dunn, Jeannie Rhee and Amy Mauser Recognized by The American Lawyer for Pretrial Win in Google Ad Tech Case
- Jun 14, 2024
- Awards
Karen Dunn, Jeannie Rhee and Amy Mauser Recognized by The American Lawyer for Pretrial Win in Google Ad Tech Case
Litigation partners Karen Dunn and Jeannie Rhee and counsel Amy Mauser were recognized in The American Lawyer’s “Litigation Daily” column for their major pretrial victory for Google in the government’s landmark civil antitrust case…
Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
- Apr 19, 2024
- Awards
Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips Recognized by The American Lawyer for Winning $100 Million Verdict in Long-Running Tortious Interference Dispute
Litigation partners Bill Isaacson and Jessica Phillips were recognized in The American Lawyer’s April 19 “Litigation Daily” column for securing a $100 million damages verdict for their client International Construction Products (ICP).
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
- Apr 05, 2024
- Awards
Ten Paul, Weiss Partners Shortlisted for a Dozen 2024 Euromoney Women in Business Law Americas Awards
Ten Paul, Weiss partners are shortlisted in 12 practice categories in Euromoney’s 2024 Women in Business Law Americas Awards, which annually recognizes the “best of the best” among women lawyers, as well as the law firms that are…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
- Mar 21, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five 2024 Chambers USA Awards
Chambers and Partners named Paul, Weiss a “Law Firm of the Year” finalist in the 2024 Chambers USA Awards across five practice areas: Antitrust, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Corporate/M&A and Criminal Litigation.
Paul, Weiss Wins Law360 “Technology Group of the Year” Recognition
- Mar 07, 2024
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Wins Law360 “Technology Group of the Year” Recognition
Paul, Weiss won Law360 “2023 Technology Group of the Year” recognition for its achievements in the technology industry.
Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award
- Mar 04, 2024
- Awards
Brette Tannenbaum and Megan Gao to Win Burton Distinguished Legal Writing Award
The Burton Awards will recognize litigation partner Brette Tannenbaum and associate Megan Gao as 2024 “Law360 Distinguished Legal Writing Award” winners for their article “FTC Faces Criticism of Non-Compete Clause Rule, Prepares for…
Brette Tannenbaum Shortlisted for GCR’s 2024 “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” Award
- Feb 07, 2024
- Awards
Brette Tannenbaum Shortlisted for GCR’s 2024 “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” Award
Global Competition Review (GCR) recognized Antitrust Group Deputy Chair Brette Tannenbaum as a “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” finalist, as part of the publication’s annual GCR Awards.
Karen Dunn Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
- Jan 25, 2024
- Awards
Karen Dunn Named a 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigator” by the Daily Journal
The Daily Journal profiled Litigation Department Co-Chair Karen Dunn as one of its 2024 “Leading Commercial Litigators.”