About Clifford
Clifford H. Aronson: Antitrust and Competition Law Specialist in New York City
Clifford H. Aronson is a distinguished attorney with extensive experience in antitrust and competition law, based in New York, United States.
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions Antitrust Advice
- Litigation - Antitrust
Mr. Aronson serves as the North American leader of Skadden’s Antitrust and Competition Group, where he focuses on advising clients in antitrust matters relating to mergers and acquisitions across multiple industries.
Awards & Recognitions
- Listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
- Recognized as a Best Attorney USA in Litigation - Antitrust by Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America and The International Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers.
Much of his practice involves advising clients on complex antitrust issues, including:
Litigation - Antitrust Cases
- Antitrust Class Actions
- Antitrust Litigation in Federal and State Courts
- E-Commerce Anti-Trust Issues
- Potential Monopolization Claims
- Cyberspace Competition Disputes
- Federal Antitrust Investigations
Mr. Aronson has handled many high-profile cases, including:
- Saudi Telecom Case: Successfully defended Saudi Telecom in a federal court case alleging monopolization and attempted monopolization.
- Amazon EU Data Privacy Issue: Represented Amazon in the European Union in data privacy issues related to their online shopping platform, successfully navigating legal challenges under GDPR regulations.
- Nu Skin Fraud Investigation: Advocated for Nu Skin International Inc. during a federal antitrust investigation by DOJ-FCPA and FTC, resulting in favorable terms for the company’s business operations.
- Healthcare E-commerce Competition Lawsuit: Successfully represented the healthcare industry in a lawsuit concerning anti-trust compliance requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Mr. Aronson has authored numerous publications on antitrust law, providing insights for both practitioners and policymakers. He is also an adjunct professor at Fordham University, where he teaches courses in antitrust law.
Educational Background & Professional Affiliations
- Georgetown University - Juris Doctor (JD)
- Fordham University School of Law - Graduate Certificate in Antitrust Law
- Affiliate Member of the American Bar Association Section on Litigation, Antitrust and Competition Law Committee
Recognized Since: Recognized as a Best Attorney USA since 2006.
For more information about Mr. Aronson's expertise or to discuss your specific legal needs, please contact his office directly.
