Professional notice
Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is one of only two boutiques to feature in our survey of New York in the 9th edition of the GCR 100.
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLPAlthough it has other strengths - intellectual property and litigation - it has made its name in antitrust since its foundation in 1997, when Stephen M Axinn, James Veltrop and John Harkrider left Skadden, where Axinn had been head of antitrust. Both he and Harkrider are Who's Who nominees. They were hired as special assistant attorneys general to represent the Department of Justice in the WorldCom/Sprint merger challenge. In New York, the firm fields four antitrust partners and 13 associates.
Axinn Veltrop recently advised Takeda Pharamceutical in its US$8.8 billion acquisition of Millennium; software company Take-Two on Electronic Arts' US$2 billion unsolicited takeover bid; and Omnicare on its Sherman Act conspiracy claim against United HealthGroup and PacificCare. The firm is also advising a "major European freight carrier" regarding a criminal price-fixing investigation by the Department of Justice's antitrust division.
At Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP, our reputation for obtaining results and unwavering commitment to integrity make us the law firm of choice for antitrust litigation and counselling services for mission-critical matters. The firm's success is built on the expertise and broad ability of our attorneys to understand each client's concerns, anticipate evolving trends, devise new approaches to crisis management and create unique solutions that advance business goals.
AV&H advises clients regarding the antitrust implications of all types of business combinations, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. AV&H has an unsurpassed reputation for its ability to obtain antitrust clearance for some of the most challenging mergers and acquisitions over the last decade.
The firm has substantial experience in all aspects of state, federal, and international antitrust and trade regulation compliance, including horizontal and vertical restraints of trade, monopolization, price discrimination, Hart-Scott-Rodino and international filing requirements, and civil and criminal investigations. The firm also has substantial experience advising clients on the dynamic intersection between antitrust and intellectual property law, including Hatch-Waxman litigation, patent pooling and standards-setting issues.
At AV&H, we foster true partnership that surpass the typical client-attorney relationship. Our focus converges in a shared commitment to our clients' success , so we make it our business to understand theirs, seeing well beyond the task at hand to ensure maximum results at minimum cost. Focusing on critical, high value-added matters, AV&H brings extraordinary legal sophistication and personal attention to each situation.
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New York, NY
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NY, NY 10036
John D. Harkrider
T: (212) 728 2210
Hartford, CT
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Hartford, CT 06103-3704
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Washington, DC
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Washington, DC 20036
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