The cartel group at
Hogan Lovells US LLP is frequently engaged by clients hailing from the worlds of TMT, life sciences, automotive, defense, and financial services, handling both domestic and international cartel investigations. Drawing on the firm’s global antitrust expertise, the team assists with internal investigations, leniency applications, and cases tied to employment and public procurement. Steering the practice is Kathryn Hellings, who stands out for her extensive experience in no-poach agreements. Elsewhere in the team, Dan Shulak frequently handles international and domestic investigations and advises multinational clients facing scrutiny from multiple enforcement agencies, while Melissa Levitt is noted for her focus on criminal antitrust investigations, assisting both companies and individuals. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.