REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Derek A. Sutton
Representing SK Trading International Co., Ltd., a global trading company, and its U.S. affiliate in state and federal antitrust actions brought by the California Attorney General and various purchasers of gasoline in California alleging anticompetitive market manipulation in trading in California gasoline spot markets.
Represented investment firm in response to a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, concerning anticompetitive “no-poach” agreements.
Represented Nichicon Corporation, a Japanese electronic components manufacturer, and its U.S. subsidiary in multidistrict litigation brought by various purchasers alleging a global price-fixing cartel.
Defended contact lens manufacturer in multidistrict litigation involving allegedly illegal resale price maintenance policies.
Represented technology company in wide-ranging antitrust, contract, tortious interference, and patent licensing dispute with its largest customer.
Defended technology company in civil enforcement action brought by the FTC alleging novel "tax" theory of antitrust liability.
Represented consumer products company in statutory appraisal proceeding in connection with a $40 billion merger, the first judicial appraisal of a public company tried to decision outside of Delaware.