The American Lawyer, 2023
Brian has extensive experience representing companies in antitrust litigation and government investigations, including criminal grand jury investigations, class action litigation, and global competition enforcement actions. Brian’s experience includes representing clients across a broad range of industries, including technology, automotive, chemical, and agriculture.
A key area of Brian’s practice is defending multinational companies in cartel and price-fixing investigations. He has significant experience defending civil conduct challenges, including abuse of dominance cases, before global competition regulators. Brian has helped clients navigate global inquiries and respond to market studies regarding competition issues related to big data, pricing algorithms, and privacy.
Brian has been recognized by Bloomberg Law as one of the “Five Fresh Faces to Know in Antitrust,” and has been recognized as a D.C. “Rising Star” by the National Law Journal and Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters). Brian has also been recognized in Antitrust: Cartel by The Legal 500. In 2023, Brian was selected as one of eight finalists for Young Lawyer of the Year–Litigation by The American Lawyer.
Representing a U.S. technology company in a series of global competition investigations
Representing a large Chinese chemical company in a grand jury investigation and follow-on litigation involving MDI and TDI chemicals now being litigated in the Western District of Pennsylvania
Advised clients regarding the antitrust implications of big data and the use of pricing algorithms
Represented a large parts manufacturer in the Department of Justice’s automotive parts investigation and related civil litigation
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Vinson & Elkins Secures Major U.S. Jurisdictional Victory for Chinese Parent
On January 8, 2026, Vinson & Elkins LLP secured a decisive jurisdictional victory for Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanhua …
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report
Vinson & Elkins’ 2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report details how antitrust enforcement under the second Trump administration has shifted …
January 13, 2026 •
January 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Cartels: Antitrust Enforcement and Litigation
Over the last thirty years, Vinson & Elkins attorneys have played a leading role in some of the largest and most significant cartel matters worldwide.
September 15, 2025
September 15, 2025 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
2024 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report
Vinson & Elkins’ 2024 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report details the antitrust approach expected under the upcoming Trump administration, with a focus on boosting oil and gas production.
January 16, 2025 • V&E Antitrust Update
January 16, 2025 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
2023 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report
For companies in the energy and chemical sectors, the potential for antitrust scrutiny is an ever-present concern. The next round of enforcement inquiries is never further away than the next jump in commodity prices or the next consolidation wave. Especially under an enforcement-minded administration, companies should stay focused on timely transaction planning and routine compliance efforts to manage their antitrust-related risks.
January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Secures Major Litigation Victory for Chinese Client
Vinson & Elkins today announced that it secured a significant victory for Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd (“Wanhua China”) in …
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026 • 2-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Super Lawyers has named eight Vinson & Elkins lawyers to the 2024 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list, and seven to the Washington, D.C. Rising Stars list.
April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Super Lawyers has named nine Vinson & Elkins lawyers across a range of the firm’s practice areas to the 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list.
April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 • 1-minute read
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