Companies seeking seamless, coherent and consistent antitrust and competition law counsel in both the US and Europe turn to Mayer Brown. With experienced resources in both the US and Europe, our antitrust and competition law practice offers clients the advantages of a 'one-stop-shop' for US/EU advice.

In singling out Mayer Brown's Antitrust Practice for praise,Chambers USA 2003 commented: "This firm is reaping the rewards of efforts to grow a robust counseling practice alongside its strength in antitrust litigation, with peers commending its 'excellent transactional experience' in pre-merger notifications and the antitrust implications of distribution and franchise agreements." In its recent 2004 edition,Chambers added: "Clients applauded this group for its 'phenomenally high' standard of work. Attorneys here combine 'excellent negotiation and litigation skills,' which contribute toward 'a formidable service.' The practice encompasses regulatory, counseling, M&A and litigation matters, in addition to a 'brilliant appellate practice.'"

We advise on the full range of issues, including:

• criminal and civil government investigations, including mergers & acquisitions
• criminal and civil litigation
• transactional matters
• co-operative agreements, including joint ventures, distribution, franchising and business-to-business exchanges

Many of our practitioners have governmental agency and regulatory authority experience, or have held leading industry and in-house counsel positions.

We also draw upon the insights of our lawyers who practice in areas complementary to antitrust and competition law, such as intellectual property, trade access, information technology, health care regulation, franchising, employee rights, mergers & acquisitions, and insurance coverage. We are familiar with human rights defenses, and our leading US appellate practice is poised to handle all phases of litigation and appeal.