John Roberti
Top rated Antitrust Litigation attorney in Washington, Washington DC
Zaiger Linden Roberti & Pepe LLC
Practice areas: Antitrust Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2006
Education: New York University School of Law
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John Roberti is a partner at Zaiger Linden Roberti & Pepe LLC, located in Washington, D.C., he provides legal counsel to clients facing challenging competition and regulatory matters. He focuses his practice on antitrust litigation and trade law, where he represents businesses and organizations in significant disputes and advisory matters at both the state and federal levels.
A proud alumnus of the New York University School of Law, Mr. Roberti laid the foundation for his legal career and gained his Juris Doctor in 1994. Prior to attending law school, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University in 1991. After successfully clearing his bar examination, he was licensed to practice law in New York, and he later expanded his practice to the District of Columbia.
With nearly three decades of experience, Mr. Roberti helps clients dealing with legal issues, and he is known for his unwavering dedication to his clients. His work includes antitrust cases involving monopolies, mergers and competition issues, as well as trade law matters related to regulatory compliance and enforcement. He advises clients in many industries and helps them develop legal strategies that support their business goals.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Roberti is an active leader in the legal and nonprofit communities. He serves as finance officer of the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section, where he has held a leadership role and contributed to the advancement of antitrust scholarship and professional development. He is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, recognizing his commitment to the highest standards of the legal profession.
Practice areas
Antitrust Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions- 60% Antitrust Litigation
- 40% Mergers & Acquisitions
First Admitted: 1995, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.zlrp.com/john-roberti
Bar / Professional Activity
- Finance Officer, American Bar Association (Antitrust Law Section Leader) Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Educational Background
- New York University School of Law (J.D.), 1994
- Brown University (B.A.), 1991
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- On June 27, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is proposing changes to its premerger filing requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. The proposed changes, which would increase the volume of information required from parties submitting an initial HSR filing, have generated a range of reactions regarding their likely impact. In this client alert, Ronald F. Wick, Melissa Maxman, John Roberti, and Alisa Lu examine the FTC’s proposal and its potential effect on the premerger review process., Co-Author, FTC Proposes Enhanced Information in HSR Filing Requirements, 2023
- Last month, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (collectively, the Agencies) released the 2023 Merger Guidelines. The Guidelines are the latest iteration of a guidance document published by the Agencies since 1968, which has been revised numerous times over the years. In this Client Alert, Ronald Wick, John Roberti, and Derek Jackson write that the newest Guidelines articulate a more comprehensive and aggressive approach to merger enforcement than contemplated in recent iterations, and explore the most significant changes., Co-author, Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Issue New Merger Guidelines, 2024
- Twice in the past month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously announced consent decrees that are a strong signal of the current Commission’s intent to investigate private equity transactions aggressively. The consent decrees allow the private equity fund JAB Consumer Partners SCA SICAR's National Veterinary Associates to close two recent deals with some divestitures but also impose a series of strict prior notice requirements that are unprecedented in their breadth. The announcements come a month after the confirmation of a fifth commissioner that gave the Democrats a 3-2 majority on the FTC. As long as Democrats control the majority, private equity firms should be prepared for additional scrutiny and be cognizant of other competition issues that may impact them. In this client alert, John Roberti, Melissa Maxman, Ronald Wick, David Lisner, and Derek Jackson discuss the potential implications of these rulings for private equity firms and offer insight into how PE firms can be more cognizant of competition and antitrust compliance issues that may pose a potential risk moving forward., Co-Author, FTC Consent Decrees Underscore Skepticism and Scrutiny of Private Equity Firms, 2022
Honors
- Outstanding collaborative work in making important contributions to the FTC's mission, Janice Steiger Award, Federal Trade Commission, 2004
Industry Groups
- Agriculture
- Airline
- Auto Parts
- Financial Services
- Heathcare
- Pharmaceuticals
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2021, 2023 - 2025
