12th Floor
New York City, New York 10017
United States
Michael counsels clients concerning antitrust and consumer protection issues in connection with litigation and proposed mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other business transactions. He represents clients before the FTC and Department of Justice, helping resolve or limit antitrust issues throughout the government merger review process, and counsels clients on compliance with governmental requests.
Michael’s antitrust experience encompasses a broad range of matters. He advises companies on proposed transactions, analyzing potential issues, providing input on draft agreements and diligence, handling HSR filings and addressing regulators’ requests. He also provides guidance related to joint ventures, IP licensing, compliance queries and training, exclusive dealing, antitrust litigation and criminal/cartel investigations.
Michael has considerable experience counseling clients on antitrust issues in connection with U.S. and international M&A transactions and joint ventures involving companies in many industries, including financial services, derivatives, energy, foods, tobacco, information services, telecommunications, paper/packaging and automotive.
In addition, Michael advises companies on supervision, regulation and enforcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
Areas of Practice | 1) Business Litigation, 2) Corporate Transactions & Securities, 3) Antitrust, 4) Competition & Distribution and 5) Intellectual Property |
Law School | Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1986, magna cum laude |
Education | Huron College (Huron South Dakota), B.A., 1982, summa cum laude |
Bar Member / Association | New York State Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Thompson Hine |
Relevant Jobs |
Attorney USA-NY-New York City Law Firm is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate for a Insurance Coverage and Complex Property Damage practice. Must have some civil litigation experience. Midtown and Westchester locations. Attorne... Apply now |
Senior Manager, Corporate Secretary's Office USA-NY-New York City Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Secretary's Office A little bit about our team: The Corporate Secretary's Office is responsible for managing the corporate secretary activities of Wa... Apply now |
Real Estate and Financial Services Litigation / Associate / New York USA-NY-New York City New York Polsinelli, a top AmLaw 100 national law firm, has an immediate need for a highly-qualified and motivated litigation associate to join our Financial Services Litigation Practice Group in our ... Apply now |
+ View more jobs |
Due to his extensive activities in the legal market, A. Harrison Barnes is a well-known attorney throughout the United States. As a member of the Malibu community, Harrison is committed to serving the needs of Malibu residents and businesses in legal