We have first hand experience with both the laws and regulations governing antitrust, competition and consumer protection issues and the state, federal and international judicial and regulatory authorities that deal with these issues.  Our lawyers have experience in key leadership positions in both the government and the private sector, including high-level positions at the Federal Trade Commission and the Missouri Attorney General's Office.  We assist clients in developing, implementing and managing compliance programs and guidelines and in addressing both the local and national dimensions of competition issues.   Our clients benefit from our coordination of efforts across both specialties (such as business litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and government relations) and jurisdictions.  This integrated approach offers clients a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for transactions, regulatory compliance and litigation.  Our practice experience includes:

• Full-service antitrust practice, capable of handling the most complex U.S. antitrust issues
• Merger clearance, including expertise in the Hart-Scott-Rodino process
• Litigation, antitrust and technology issues and government relations
• State, federal and international regulatory compliance
• Issue advocacy before the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and Congressional oversight committees