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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
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axinn.com
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1997
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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. specialty law firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Hartford. The firm concentrates on three interlocking practice areas: Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation & Trials, serving Fortune 500 corporations across technology, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, and manufacturing. Its work spans merger clearance for multibillion-dollar transactions, government investigations and cartel defense, patent litigation before the ITC, USPTO, and federal courts, and complex commercial and class action disputes. Notable mandates include lead antitrust counsel on the $67B Dell-EMC acquisition, the $12.7B Take-Two/Zynga transaction, and McKesson's series of healthcare acquisitions; representative clients include Google, Mastercard, Tyson Foods, McKesson, Sunrun, UPMC, and Johnson Controls.

The firm operates under a Limited Liability Partnership structure and is privately held by its equity partners, with Jeny Maier serving as Managing Partner. Revenue is generated through negotiated, per-matter professional services engagements, with fees varying by complexity, attorney seniority, and scope. Axinn has no external investors or parent company and does not disclose financials. The firm invests in talent as its primary asset: 122 professionals are listed on its website, and senior ranks include former DOJ and FTC officials (Jacklin Chou Lem, Leslie Overton, Daniel Matheson, Katrina Rouse, Jimmy Moore). In April 2026, Axinn created a Chief Innovation Officer role — appointing Rachael Philbin from Proskauer Rose — to integrate AI and legal technology across all three practices. Recent moves also include a February 2026 lateral partner cohort from the FTC and DOJ that deepened trial and West Coast capacity, and a new Chambers USA department ranking for Washington, D.C. IP: Litigation alongside continued Band 1 rankings in New York Antitrust and Connecticut IP.

The firm's market position is reinforced by sustained recognition: 2026 Chambers USA Antitrust Firm of the Year, a fourth GCR Firm of the Year – Americas award, and multiple Lawdragon honors (27 antitrust, 23 litigators, 11 dealmakers, 10 global litigators). Axinn's go-to-market is enterprise-focused, driven by direct relationships with general counsels, referrals from prior mandates, and thought-leadership visibility at events such as the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting. The competitive positioning relies on deep government experience, a trial-ready litigation bench, and a track record of clearing complex deals without second-request investigations — capabilities that are difficult for general-practice firms to replicate at scale.

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. specialty law firm founded in 1997, headquartered in New York, that provides antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation services to Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing.

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antitrust legal services, intellectual property litigation, merger clearance counsel, complex commercial litigation, patent litigation services
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Axinn generates revenue through legal services in antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation. Services include merger clearance, government investigations, cartel defense, patent litigation, and complex commercial disputes for Fortune 500 clients.

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. law firm organized around three core practice areas: Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation & Trials. The firm provides legal counsel for merger clearance, government investigations, cartel defense, patent litigation, and complex commercial disputes, primarily serving Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products sectors. Its attorneys bring significant government enforcement experience from the DOJ and FTC to support multibillion-dollar transactions and high-stakes litigation.

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  • Unconditionally cleared $2.6B merger (Boral/Headwaters) without regulatory challenges
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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a specialized law firm organized around three core practice areas: Antitrust Services, Intellectual Property Services, and Litigation & Trials. The firm serves Fortune 500 companies and major corporations across industries including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products. The three practice areas are designed to work in concert, with the firm handling everything from merger clearance and government investigations (antitrust) through patent disputes and IP enforcement (intellectual property) to trial-ready litigation across federal and state courts (litigation & trials). The firm also recently created a Chief Innovation Officer role to integrate AI and legal technology tools across all practice areas.

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. specialty law firm founded in 1997, headquartered in New York, that provides antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation services to Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing.

What Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP does

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. specialty law firm founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Hartford. The firm concentrates on three interlocking practice areas: Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation & Trials, serving Fortune 500 corporations across technology, healthcare, life sciences, consumer products, and manufacturing. Its work spans merger clearance for multibillion-dollar transactions, government investigations and cartel defense, patent litigation before the ITC, USPTO, and federal courts, and complex commercial and class action disputes. Notable mandates include lead antitrust counsel on the $67B Dell-EMC acquisition, the $12.7B Take-Two/Zynga transaction, and McKesson's series of healthcare acquisitions; representative clients include Google, Mastercard, Tyson Foods, McKesson, Sunrun, UPMC, and Johnson Controls.

The firm operates under a Limited Liability Partnership structure and is privately held by its equity partners, with Jeny Maier serving as Managing Partner. Revenue is generated through negotiated, per-matter professional services engagements, with fees varying by complexity, attorney seniority, and scope. Axinn has no external investors or parent company and does not disclose financials. The firm invests in talent as its primary asset: 122 professionals are listed on its website, and senior ranks include former DOJ and FTC officials (Jacklin Chou Lem, Leslie Overton, Daniel Matheson, Katrina Rouse, Jimmy Moore). In April 2026, Axinn created a Chief Innovation Officer role — appointing Rachael Philbin from Proskauer Rose — to integrate AI and legal technology across all three practices. Recent moves also include a February 2026 lateral partner cohort from the FTC and DOJ that deepened trial and West Coast capacity, and a new Chambers USA department ranking for Washington, D.C. IP: Litigation alongside continued Band 1 rankings in New York Antitrust and Connecticut IP.

The firm's market position is reinforced by sustained recognition: 2026 Chambers USA Antitrust Firm of the Year, a fourth GCR Firm of the Year – Americas award, and multiple Lawdragon honors (27 antitrust, 23 litigators, 11 dealmakers, 10 global litigators). Axinn's go-to-market is enterprise-focused, driven by direct relationships with general counsels, referrals from prior mandates, and thought-leadership visibility at events such as the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting. The competitive positioning relies on deep government experience, a trial-ready litigation bench, and a track record of clearing complex deals without second-request investigations — capabilities that are difficult for general-practice firms to replicate at scale.

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP firmographics

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Name
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Legal name
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Website
https://axinn.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1997
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. specialty law firm founded in 1997, headquartered in New York, that provides antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation services to Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, consumer products, and manufacturing.
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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP industry classification

Industry
Product category
Legal Services
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Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)
SIC
Services-Legal Services (8111)
akta.pro primary industry
Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

  • Antitrust legal services
  • Intellectual property litigation
  • Merger clearance counsel
  • Complex commercial litigation
  • Patent litigation services

Where Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is headquartered

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New York
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United States
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North America

Offices4 records

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Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP business model

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Services
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Revenue model

  1. Legal Services: Axinn generates revenue through legal services in antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation. Services include merger clearance, government investigations, cartel defense, patent litigation, and complex commercial disputes for Fortune 500 clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP product offering

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Core offering

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. law firm organized around three core practice areas: Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation & Trials. The firm provides legal counsel for merger clearance, government investigations, cartel defense, patent litigation, and complex commercial disputes, primarily serving Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products sectors. Its attorneys bring significant government enforcement experience from the DOJ and FTC to support multibillion-dollar transactions and high-stakes litigation.

Product overview

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a specialized law firm organized around three core practice areas: Antitrust Services, Intellectual Property Services, and Litigation & Trials. The firm serves Fortune 500 companies and major corporations across industries including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products. The three practice areas are designed to work in concert, with the firm handling everything from merger clearance and government investigations (antitrust) through patent disputes and IP enforcement (intellectual property) to trial-ready litigation across federal and state courts (litigation & trials). The firm also recently created a Chief Innovation Officer role to integrate AI and legal technology tools across all practice areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Antitrust Services
  • Intellectual Property Services
  • Litigation & Trials

Quantifiable outcome

  • Unconditionally cleared $2.6B merger (Boral/Headwaters) without regulatory challenges
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

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Key risks5 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

What does Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP do?

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a U.S. law firm organized around three core practice areas: Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation & Trials. The firm provides legal counsel for merger clearance, government investigations, cartel defense, patent litigation, and complex commercial disputes, primarily serving Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products sectors. Its attorneys bring significant government enforcement experience from the DOJ and FTC to support multibillion-dollar transactions and high-stakes litigation.

Is Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP a public or private company?

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.

When was Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP founded?

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP was founded in 1997. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP based?

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

How does Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP make money?

One revenue line is on record: legal Services.

Does Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP have an API?

No public API is recorded for Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP.

What industry is Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP in?

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP's product category is Legal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAHAAAB, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, with a secondary code of BPAHAAAI, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law. Its NAICS code is 541110 and its SIC code is 8111.

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Bloomberg Law NewsNY Boutique Axinn Gives Associates Bonuses Reaching $25,000 (1)New York boutique law firm Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider is distributing special bonuses of up to $25,000 to associates, with minimum payouts of $10,000 due by July 15. The firm leaders cited ongoing evaluation of market developments and commitment to investing in exceptional talent as rationale for the awards. The announcement follows similar bonus moves by other small law firms, with the article noting that boutique firms are outpacing large rivals in bonus amounts.citybizAxinn Names Rachael Philbin Chief Innovation Officer to Advance AI-Driven Legal StrategyAxinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP has appointed Rachael Philbin as Chief Innovation Officer to lead the firm's AI and legal technology strategy, integrating digital tools across its antitrust, intellectual property, and litigation practices. Philbin joins from Proskauer Rose LLP where she served as innovation and transformation officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in legal technology roles at major law firms including Jones Day, McDermott Will & Emery, and Perkins Coie. The appointment reflects a broader trend across the U.S. legal sector as law firms increase investment in AI tools for document review, legal research, and knowledge management.Business Wire BlogAxinn Appoints Rachael Philbin as Chief Innovation OfficerAxinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP has appointed Rachael Philbin as Chief Innovation Officer, a newly created role focused on advancing AI and legal technology initiatives across the firm's antitrust, intellectual property, and litigation practices. Philbin joins from Proskauer Rose LLP, where she served as Innovation & Transformation Officer, and brings more than 20 years of experience in legal technology and firmwide transformation. The appointment reflects the firm's continued investment in technology-enabled legal services delivery and knowledge management capabilities.Law.comLatham, Squire Patton Boggs, Axinn Among Host of Law Firms Adding DC PartnersJeff Pash, a seasoned lawyer with roles at the NHL and NFL, recently moved on from his long tenure with the latter, evaluating his next steps after nearly 30 years. Law firms including Latham, Squire Patton Boggs, and Axinn are reportedly adding partners from Washington, D.C. in response to evolving legal landscapes. As competitive intelligence in law continues to grow, these developments highlight the competitive nature of the legal industry.MorningstarAxinn Adds Three Seasoned Antitrust Litigators, Reinforcing Trial Bench and West Coast PresenceAxinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP announced the addition of three antitrust litigators as partners — Daniel Matheson from the FTC, Katrina Rouse from the DOJ, and Jimmy Moore from the DOJ. Matheson previously served as Chief Trial Counsel at the FTC's Bureau of Competition, while Rouse held senior leadership roles including Chief of the Defense, Industrials and Aerospace Section at DOJ. The hires strengthen the firm's trial capabilities and West Coast presence as demand for antitrust legal services grows amid intensified enforcement.Law360Axinn Adds 3 Former Federal Antitrust Litigators In DC And SFAxinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP announced the addition of three former federal government antitrust attorneys as partners, with one joining in San Francisco and two in Washington, D.C. The hirings continue the firm's pattern of recruiting former government litigators to strengthen its antitrust practice. No financial terms or timeline for the transitions were disclosed.PR NewswireTrial Lawyer Denise Plunkett Joins Axinn's Antitrust Group in New York OfficeAxinn announced that trial lawyer Denise Plunkett joined its Antitrust Group as partner in New York on January 1, 2021, bringing over 25 years of antitrust litigation experience. Plunkett previously served as Co-Managing Partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, where she led the Payments Industry Group and represented Mastercard in significant antitrust cases. The firm stated this strengthens its trial capabilities, as Plunkett has served as lead counsel in over a dozen jury trials.PR NewswireUS DOJ Veteran Craig Minerva Joins Axinn's Antitrust Group in Washington, D.C.Axinn Veltin & Harkrider LLP has appointed former U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division trial attorney Craig Minerva as Counsel in its Washington, D.C. office. Minerva brings extensive experience from leading major merger investigations at the DOJ, including those involving Disney-Fox and Quad Graphics. This hire is intended to strengthen the firm's antitrust practice with high-level government regulatory expertise.