New Antitrust Law Firm Emerges Amidst Growing Competition and Consumer Protection Cases
Founding Partners and Offices
The founding partners—Jeffrey Shinder, Matthew Cantor, and Kellie Lerner—bring their extensive experience in antitrust matters to their new firm. Shinder Cantor Lerner will operate from two key locations, Washington, D.C., and New York, offering a strategic presence in critical legal hubs.
Motivation for Launching a New Firm
The partners cited the changing landscape of antitrust law as a driving force behind their decision to establish the new firm. With the resurgence of antitrust actions in recent years, they saw an opportunity to build something from the ground up. They emphasized the importance of this moment, noting that current developments in antitrust law could have far-reaching benefits for consumers and businesses alike.
A Focus on Protecting Innovation and Consumer Interests
In an email statement, the firm’s leadership shared their vision for its impact on antitrust law: “We hope to help shape the law in ways that protect innovation while leveling the playing field for consumers and small businesses.” The founders also revealed they are bringing a "substantial number of matters" with them, underscoring the continuity of their high-profile litigation work.
Notable Legal Achievements and Ongoing Cases
The founding attorneys of Shinder Cantor Lerner are well-known for their involvement in significant antitrust cases. One such case involves representing merchants in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against Visa and Mastercard, alleging excessive transaction fees. Additionally, they recently succeeded in reviving a lawsuit against a major California hospital system, which accused the system of inflating insurance premiums for consumers.
Future Growth and Collaboration with Former Firms
While Shinder Cantor Lerner aims to expand its team to about 20 attorneys within the next year, their former firms have expressed well wishes for the new venture. Constantine Cannon indicated that it would continue to work with the departing attorneys on some cases and collaborate in the future. Robins Kaplan has yet to issue a formal comment.
With its deep expertise in plaintiffs-side class actions, Shinder Cantor Lerner is set to become a key player in the evolving antitrust legal landscape.
