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Bradley Justus's practice focuses on antitrust law, including antitrust litigation, mergers, government investigations, and counseling.
Bradley has represented clients in several of the most high-profile and complex antitrust litigations and deal reviews in recent memory. In addition to appearing in courts throughout the country, before the Department of Justice, and before the Federal Trade Commission, Bradley has represented major clients facing merger reviews by European, Brazilian, Chinese, Korean, Canadian, Mexican, and Japanese competition regulators.
In just the past year, Bradley has been trusted to help lead the defense of Google and Tyson Foods in high-profile complex antitrust litigations. Bradley also recently negotiated Tyson's successful resolution of another sprawling, multidistrict litigation, and helped Momenta Pharmaceuticals resolve years of contentious litigation regarding its blockbuster generic blood thinner enoxaparin with a positive result following a trial loss before Axinn was retained.
Bradley also maintains a significant practice securing antitrust clearance for major mergers. He was one of the key leaders responsible for obtaining clearance for Dow Chemical's merger with DuPont, one of the largest and most complex merger reviews ever, requiring approval in more than 20 jurisdictions.
In January 2022, Bradley was short-listed for Global Competition Review Lawyer of the Year – Under 40, an award given to "a competition lawyer under the age of 40 whose superior technical skill, practical judgment and excellence in client service in 2021 demonstrates that they are among the very best in the field."
Clerkships
- Law Clerk to Judge Eugene E. Siler, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Experience
- Representing Google in multidistrict litigation brought by state attorneys general and private plaintiffs challenging Google’s ad technology business
- Representing Tyson Foods in actions alleging that Tyson and other major companies conspired to suppress pay to chicken farmers
- Represented Momenta Pharmaceuticals in a series of antitrust cases involving patent enforcement
- Represented The Dow Chemical Company in its $130 billion merger with DuPont
- Represented Tyson Foods in its acquisition of Keystone Foods’ leading international chicken business
* Includes matters handled prior to joining Axinn
Honors
- Chambers USA – District of Columbia: Antitrust (2024)
- Law360 "Rising Star" (2024)
- The Legal 500 United States – Antitrust: Merger Control (2023-2024)
- The Legal 500 United States, Antitrust - Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Defense (2024)
- Benchmark Litigation "40 & Under" (2023)
- In January 2022, Bradley was shortlisted for Global Competition Review Lawyer of the Year – Under 40, an award given to "a competition lawyer under the age of 40 whose superior technical skill, practical judgment and excellence in client service in 2021 demonstrates that they are among the very best in the field."
- Lawdragon, 500 X – The Next Generation (2024)
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
News
- Bradley Justus Named a Rising Star by Law360
- Axinn Attorneys Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation
- Axinn’s Antitrust Practice Nationally Ranked by The Legal 500 United States for 2024
- Chambers USA 2024 Ranks 16 Axinn Lawyers, including 14 Antitrust Partners, and Recognizes the Firm in Seven Jurisdictions
- Axinn Advises Ellucian in its Proposed Acquisition of Tribal Group plc
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Thought Leadership
- The Chambers Merger Control 2024 Guide, Chambers and Partners, July 16, 2024
- Enforcers Push Antitrust Agenda, Brace for Google Ruling, Law360, July 1, 2024
- Lexology GTDT: Market Intelligence Merger Control 2023, Lexology GTDT: Market Intelligence, December 7, 2023
- As AI Pricing Tools Evolve, So Does Antitrust Risk, Law360, September 28, 2023
- USA: Law and Practice & Trends and Developments, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Merger Control 2023, August 11, 2023
- USA: Law and Practice, Chambers Global Practice Guides – Merger Control 2022, August 8, 2022
Events
Education
- JD – University of Virginia School of Law (2010)
- BA, Economics & Government, magna cum laude – College of William and Mary (2007)
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Spotlight
“Bradley is a sharp and thoughtful attorney who does an excellent job of distilling complex issues to their essentials and advising based on the law.”
– Chambers USA
“Bradley is a creative and versatile attorney that is able to represent his clients' interests vigorously.”
– Chambers USA