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Antitrust Disputes Demand Expertise and Efficiency
Antitrust litigation is among the most complex and consequential areas of law. Merger challenges, price-fixing, and monopolization disputes can sprawl across jurisdictions, involve thousands of plaintiffs, and put billions of dollars — and reputations — at risk.
Expertise at every stage can make all the difference. Experienced neutrals with world class stature can help prevent disputes through opinions to government agencies, oversee compliance with consent decrees, and resolve class actions through active mediation and ongoing work as a special master.
Counsel and clients need experts who understand competition law and can guide efficient, credible resolution at every stage of an antitrust dispute. That’s where FedArb comes in.
Elite Neutrals with the Judgment to Resolve Complex Antitrust Disputes
Elite Neutrals Who Have Shaped Modern Antitrust Law
FedArb’s panel includes former federal judges, senior trial lawyers, and GCs who have overseen and litigated the disputes that have driven modern antitrust law. They have presided over MDLs, class actions, mass torts and merger reviews across industries including technology, healthcare, finance and more.
Insight That Drives Efficient, Credible Antitrust Resolutions
Because they have sat on the bench and at counsel’s table, our panelists intimately understand the process that will move the case forward, from resolving discovery battles to class certification. They have settled disputes between government and private parties, managed high-stakes merger challenges and handled private antitrust actions across the United States and Europe.
Former Judges and Trial Lawyers Trusted in the Most Complex Antitrust Disputes
Counsel rely on FedArb not only for subject-matter fluency but also for the judicial gravitas and credibility recognized by courts, regulators and Fortune 500 companies.
Why Leading Counsel and Fortune 500 Companies Choose FedArb
Elite Bench Strength
The largest collection of former Article III judges.
Credibility with Regulators
Regularly selected by the DOJ and state attorneys general in landmark cases.
Proven Track Record
Trusted to manage multi-million-dollar disputes across antitrust, securities and mass torts.
Responsive service
Bespoke case management that keeps every matter on track.
A Full Suite of Services Designed for Antitrust Complexity
FedArb provides a full suite of ADR and litigation support services tailored to antitrust litigation:
- Mediation — Our mediators preserve critical relationships among stakeholders, eliminate costly delays and offer the confidentiality essential to sensitive competition disputes.
- Arbitration — FedArb’s expedited process streamlines discovery and keeps the focus on the issues that matter, saving parties time and money compared to protracted litigation.
- Mock trials and exercises — Counsel can test trial strategies, evidence presentations, witness testimony and damages models before seasoned fact-finders with deep antitrust experience, reducing risk before trial or arbitration.
- Corporate monitoring — FedArb neutrals act as independent monitors to oversee compliance with consent decrees, merger conditions and settlements, providing regulators and stakeholders confidence that remedies will be enforced.
Trusted by Courts and Regulators in the Most High-Profile Antitrust Matters
T-Mobile / Sprint
Oversaw T-Mobile’s compliance with Department of Justice requirements in its $26 billion acquisition of Sprint.
Insurance Conglomerate
Chaired a TRO Panel monitoring acquisitions, divestitures, and refinancing to preserve the status quo during state-led litigation.
Microsoft
Selected by the DOJ to chair the Technical Committee enforcing Microsoft’s compliance with landmark antitrust settlement.
Oracle / PeopleSoft
Former federal judges from FedArb helped the DOJ block Oracle’s attempted billion-dollar hostile takeover of PeopleSoft.
DOJ v. Microsoft
Appointed lead counsel in the Department of Justice’s monopolization case against Microsoft.
Bringing Superior Legal Insight and Practical Judgment to Antitrust
Our practice leaders
Hon. Diane P. Wood (Ret.)
Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Samuel R. Miller, Esq.
San Francisco, CA
Hon. Vaughn R. Walker (Ret.)
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Hon. Ruben Castillo (Ret.)
Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Lee A. Freeman, Jr., Esq.
Livingston, MT
FAQs
FedArb’s panel includes more than 120 neutrals — many of them former federal judges and senior trial lawyers — with decades of experience resolving merger challenges, price-fixing claims and monopolization disputes. Their judicial authority and subject-matter fluency bring credibility and efficiency to every stage of an antitrust matter.
Former Article III judges understand how to streamline discovery, focus arguments and move parties toward resolution. Their courtroom experience and familiarity with complex antitrust law eliminate unnecessary motion practice and shorten timelines compared to traditional litigation.
Yes. FedArb neutrals regularly oversee disputes that span federal, state and international jurisdictions. Their experience with DOJ, FTC and global competition authorities ensures that cross-border issues, discovery coordination and regulatory compliance are handled with precision.
Arbitration before a FedArb panel provides enforceable outcomes without the years of delay common in class-action litigation. Our streamlined procedures reduce discovery burdens, control costs and maintain confidentiality while preserving fairness and transparency.
FedArb neutrals serve as independent monitors to ensure that companies comply with consent decrees and merger conditions. Their oversight builds regulator confidence, verifies remedial steps and prevents costly enforcement actions.
FedArb has played a role in many of the nation’s most significant antitrust matters, including DOJ v. Microsoft, Oracle/PeopleSoft, and the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Our panelists have served as arbitrators, mediators and monitors in billion-dollar disputes across industries such as technology, finance, energy and telecommunications.
FedArb special masters manage complex discovery and privilege disputes, supervise e-discovery and oversee compliance with court orders. Their involvement keeps cases on schedule and helps courts and parties avoid unnecessary motion practice.
Confidentiality is built into every FedArb process. Our mediators and arbitrators apply strict privacy protocols, secure document handling, and closed proceedings — ensuring sensitive commercial data and strategic discussions remain protected.
Yes. FedArb neutrals handle disputes involving U.S. federal and state competition law as well as international antitrust and EU competition matters. Their cross-border experience allows seamless coordination among jurisdictions.
Leading counsel trust FedArb because we combine judicial authority, deep industry insight and personalized case management. Our neutrals deliver the credibility and efficiency that high-stakes antitrust disputes require — from early settlement through final resolution.
