Herb Allen finds inspiration helping clients tackle complex antitrust and litigation problems, both in the courtroom and before government enforcement agencies. He brings the perspective of a journalist to his practice, having worked for several years on the editorial staff of The New Yorker magazine. His experience includes:

• Litigating complex antitrust and commercial ligation matters in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals and college athletics.

• Defending proposed and consummated mergers before the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice.

• Responding to significant merger investigations (i.e., second requests) in the healthcare and food products industries.

• Preparing premerger notification filings under the HSR Act and advising clients on premerger notification requirements.

• Representing clients in state and federal investigations into alleged anticompetitive conduct, including clients in the chemical distribution and healthcare industries.

• Advising clients on antitrust issues associated with the formation on joint ventures and other competitor collaborations.

• Developing antitrust compliance policies for businesses and trade associations.