Overview of Constantine Cannon LLP
Constantine Cannon LLP is a distinguished international law firm specializing in antitrust and whistleblower representation. Established in 1994, the firm has its headquarters in New York and additional offices in Washington D.C. and San Francisco. With a formidable team of 27 lawyers, Constantine Cannon has maintained a strong reputation for its expertise in key practice areas, including litigation and compliance, serving a domestic and international clientele.
Key Practice Areas
- Antitrust Litigation & Counseling: The firm is acclaimed for its leadership in high-profile antitrust matters, contributing to two of the largest antitrust settlements in U.S. history. Recognized as a National Tier-1 "Best Law Firm" for Antitrust Law and Antitrust Litigation, Constantine Cannon continues to influence this legal sector profoundly.
- Whistleblower Representation: Constantine Cannon is adept in handling cases under the False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws, offering thorough representation from the initial assessment phase to litigation.
- Commercial Litigation: The firm excels in managing complex commercial disputes and is noteworthy for its efficient e-discovery processes.
- Intellectual Property & Technology: It offers comprehensive services in high-tech industries, covering copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent law.
- Compliance, Monitoring & Investigations: Their compliance department provides critical independent review services to help clients minimize civil and criminal exposure.
- Government Affairs: With strong capabilities in federal and state regulatory affairs, the firm engages effectively with regulatory bodies such as the DOJ and FCC.
Offices
- New York Office: 6 E 43rd Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
- Washington D.C. Office: 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 1300N, Washington, DC 20004.
- San Francisco Office: 50 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111.
Leadership and Key Personnel
- Lloyd Constantine: Founder and Managing Partner, a leading authority in antitrust litigation.
- W. Stephen Cannon: Chairman and Managing Partner of the Washington D.C. office, noted for his strategic acumen.
- Alysia Solow: Partner and General Counsel, part of the firm's Management Committee, leading eDiscovery initiatives.
- Gordon Schnell: Partner, recognized for his expertise in antitrust and whistleblower cases, contributing thought leadership to significant publications.
Recent Accomplishments
- Sutter Health Settlement: Constantine Cannon served as lead class counsel, achieving a settlement for premium payers in a major antitrust class action against Sutter Health.
- DOJ Cybersecurity Enforcement: Gordon Schnell's editorial in Washington Technology underscores the firm’s thought leadership on DOJ’s cybersecurity enforcement.
Key Competitors
Constantine Cannon LLP operates in a competitive environment with several esteemed law firms:
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Founded: 1946
- Offices: 16 globally
- Specializations: Intellectual property, antitrust, tax, litigation.
- Size: Over 1,200 lawyers.
- Recognition: Awarded "International Law Firm of the Year."
Hogan Lovells
- Headquarters: London, UK, and Washington, DC, US
- Founded: By merger in 2010
- Offices: 51 globally
- Specializations: Government regulatory, litigation, corporate, finance, intellectual property.
- Size: Over 2,800 lawyers.
- Revenue: Approximately US$2.6 billion in 2022.
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
- Founded: 1909
- Offices: 21 globally
- Specializations: Private equity, M&A, litigation.
- Revenue: Approx. US$7.2 billion in 2023.
Pryor Cashman LLP
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Founded: 1963
- Offices: New York, Los Angeles, Miami
- Specializations: Entertainment law.
- Size: Over 200 attorneys.
Foley Hoag LLP
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Founded: 1943
- Offices: New York City, Paris, Washington, D.C., Denver
- Specializations: Life sciences, healthcare, technology, energy, cannabis.
