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Antitrust
“Antitrust litigation can be complex. There are many ways for a defendant to win. Based on our deep experience, we are able to work creatively with our clients to come up with a gameplan for success and then execute the plan.”
Chambers Global, 2015–2026
Craig is a leader of the firm’s renowned global Antitrust Group. With 30 years of antitrust experience that results from working with the world’s leading companies, today Craig represents clients in all areas of antitrust law, including class action litigation, criminal grand jury investigations, civil investigations by the FTC and the DOJand merger investigations. Craig has held many roles at V&E, including most recently, Co-Chair of the Litigation and Regulatory Department, Office Managing Partner of the DC office and Chair of the firm’s Antitrust Group.
Craig’s core focus is representing companies in complex antitrust litigation. He has been able to win bet-the-company cases for clients by winning early dismissals, defeating class certification and winning summary judgment motions. He has served as lead counsel for over 20 large companies in MDL class actions. “Antitrust litigation can be complex. There are many ways for a defendant to win. Based our our deep experience, we are able to work creatively with our clients to come up with a gameplan for success and then execute the plan.”
Obtained full dismissal of a large Chinese chemical company in litigation involving MDI and TDI chemicals now being litigated in the Western District of Pennsylvania. He continues to represent the US subsidiary in the litigation.
He was appointed by the Honorable David Novak as a Special Master in In re: Capital One: 360 Savings Account Interest Rate Litigation in the Eastern District of Virginia. His duties as Special Master include overseeing discovery, mediation and settlement. Craig mediated one of the largest consumer class action settlements ever (valued in excess of $1 billion). In a published opinion appointing Craig, Judge Novak praised Craig as having “decades of experience with complex discovery disputes” and concluded that “the Court holds Mr. Seebald in the highest regard.”
Obtained early dismissal of Talen Energy Corporation in a class action involving operators of nuclear power plants
Represented large multi-family housing company in cutting edge algorithmic pricing case
Represented one of the largest parts manufacturer in the Department of Justice’s automotive parts investigation in multiple parts and follow-on civil litigation; coordinated international response of company
Obtained non-prosecution agreement from the Department of Justice and defended follow on civil litigation in DRAM litigation and coordinated international defense of company
Represented multiple defendants in grand jury investigations and civil litigation involving flash memory and SRAM memory
Represented large Japanese battery manufacturer in grand jury investigation and follow-on civil class actions involving lithium ion batteries
Represented a large consumer-electronics company in class actions involving allegations related to optical disc drives
Represented a health care diagnostics company in an FTC exclusive dealing investigation and obtained summary judgment in related civil litigation (reported at 520 F. Supp.2d 1191), which was then affirmed by the Ninth Circuit
Defended numerous mergers in the aerospace, energy, steel, technology, chemicals, and consumer products sectors
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Q2 2026 Healthcare Antitrust and Competition Update
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August 24, 2026
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Q1 2026 Healthcare Antitrust and Competition Update
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May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026 • 11-minute read
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International Cartel Enforcement in 2026: Leniency as Both Sword and Shield
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March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 • 6-minute read
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First Payment Under DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program Highlights New Reporting Incentives
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service (“USPS”), …
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026 • 4-minute read
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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
