Practice

Private Civil Antitrust Litigation

Defending Businesses in Complex Antitrust Litigation

Sheppard delivers pragmatic and effective advocacy whether defending Fortune 100 companies, family-owned businesses or individuals in high-profile antitrust cases.  

We excel at extricating clients from antitrust lawsuits early, securing dismissals or favorable settlements, while minimizing costs and risks. 

Rigorous and Effective Advocacy in High-Stakes Antitrust Disputes 

Sheppard’s Antitrust team is recognized as one of the most active private civil defense practices in the United States. We represent companies accused of price-fixing, monopolization, exclusive dealing and other alleged violations of federal and state antitrust laws.

Our lawyers serve as lead counsel in complex, multijurisdictional cases, including federal multi-district class actions, opt-out lawsuits by large purchasers and competitor suits. We manage parallel civil, criminal and regulatory proceedings with a business-first approach. 

Clients rely on our ability to combine rigorous economic and legal analysis with courtroom strength. We help clients achieve favorable outcomes in disputes involving diverse industries from healthcare and technology to real estate and rental housing. Many of our lawyers served in senior roles at the DOJ and FTC, providing a firsthand understanding of enforcement strategy and legislative developments. 

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