This area of practice addresses a wide variety of antitrust issues affecting competition in relation to the Hawaii market. Our attorneys work on criminal and civil antitrust matters in federal and state courts in Hawaii and provide antitrust advice and consultation to businesses. Our lawyers are also frequently called upon to provide consultation on the U.S. antitrust law to foreign companies doing business in the United States.

We litigate a broad spectrum of antitrust issues, including cases arising under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, Hawaii Unfair and Deceptive Practices Act, and other state and federal antitrust law. Our consulting practice focuses on providing practical solutions designed to minimize risk while achieving each client's objectives to the maximum extent practicable. The firm is experienced with and counsels clients on a wide range of antitrust issues, including: pricing policies; trade associations and other arrangements among competitors; joint ventures and distribution arrangements; as well as compliance with Hawaii's Unfair and Deceptive Practices Act. An important part of our antitrust practice involves counseling clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. We work with state and federal regulator agencies to obtain appropriate governmental approvals, and advise clients on compliance with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.