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As counsel in Freshfields’ disputes group, Lauren guides clients through every phase of high-stakes litigation and provides strategic counsel on risk and regulatory matters. With a proven track record in complex, cross-border disputes, Lauren draws on deep experience to craft solutions that span jurisdictions and industries.
Lauren’s approach is sharpened by her work on regulatory, internal, and criminal investigations, giving her a nuanced understanding of how legal risks intersect and evolve.
Her client portfolio includes leading names in tech, financial services, publishing, automotive, and food and beverage, reflecting her versatility and trusted judgment across sectors.
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- Representing Google in defending antitrust claims brought by DOJ, State AGs, and private plaintiffs based on Google's advertising technology;
- Representing Cengage in successful dismissal of multidistrict litigation alleging anticompetitive conduct in connection with digital course material access;
- Representing PepsiCo in commercial dispute with certain bottlers;
- Representing former board members of Breeze-Eastern Corporation in successful dismissal of suit following the acquisition of the company;
- Representing European manufacturing company bringing affirmative litigation to recover stolen technology, leading to successful settlement in related arbitration proceeding;
- Advising a Chinese human resources company in navigating multiple applications under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 seeking U.S.-style discovery in appraisal proceeding in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands;
- Advising a global retailer in a whistle-blower investigation related to consumer protection and antitrust allegations;
- Successfully resolving without penalty a DOJ inquiry into allegations of bribery by a multinational hospitality company in connection with government contracts in Latin America; and
- Defending one of the world’s largest banks in investigations by the Department of Justice and other regulators around the world into alleged manipulation and collusion in the precious metals markets.
Lauren Kaplin
Counsel
Washington, DC Office
700 13th Street, NW
10th Floor
20005-3960 Washington, DC