Criminal antitrust enforcement has intensified in recent years, reflecting the government’s focus on maintaining competitive markets and penalizing anti-competitive conduct. Companies and individuals involved in activities such as price-fixing, market manipulation, and no-poach agreements face significant legal risks, including investigations by federal enforcement agencies.
Criminal antitrust enforcement has remained consistent across administrations and continues under the current Trump Administration. The challenge has grown as State Attorneys General launch parallel actions under consumer protection laws, creating multi-jurisdictional complexities that demand sophisticated coordination.
Proven Experience in High-Stakes Cases
Treanor Devlin Brown brings distinctive experience in precedent-setting antitrust matters. Our founding partners have represented:
- Global financial institutions in LIBOR and foreign exchange market investigations
- A leading advertising company against bid-rigging allegations
- Senior executives in cross-border cartel investigations
This experience gives us unique insight into how prosecutors build antitrust cases—and how to effectively counter them.
Strategic Defense When It Matters Most
We provide comprehensive counsel throughout antitrust matters:
- Investigation Defense: Navigating DOJ inquiries and coordinating across multiple enforcement fronts
- Compliance Risk Management: Conducting privileged reviews to identify vulnerabilities before government investigators arrive
- Strategic Engagement: Advising on leniency applications and negotiations that minimize legal and business impacts
- Economic Analysis: Partnering with leading economists to challenge foundations of the government’s case
- Trial Readiness: Preparing compelling defense narratives when trial becomes necessary
Our approach combines technical precision with practical judgment to protect both immediate legal interests and long-term business objectives.