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Litigation Star

National Practice Area Star

Top 100 Trial Lawyers


Practice area:

Competition/antitrust
Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA)
Securities


Gary A. Bornstein is Co-Head of Cravath's Litigation Department. He handles a wide range of high‑stakes commercial disputes, with particular focus on antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. Named an “Unrivaled” litigator by Bloomberg Law and a “Litigation Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal, Mr. Bornstein regularly litigates challenging business disputes, and has significant first‑chair trial experience.

Mr. Bornstein is a “deeply respected” litigator, known for his “strong intellect” and ability to foster an “excellent team spirit” to achieve outstanding results. (The Legal 500 US) He also represents clients in investigations and provides antitrust, fiduciary duty and other transaction‑related advice.  

Updated Sep 2025

  • Mr. Bornstein served as lead trial counsel for Epic Games, creator of Fortnite, in two high‑profile antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in‑app payments. Mr. Bornstein continues to represent Epic in connection with both matters.
  • Mr. Bornstein is representing the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Paramount in putative class action stockholder litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning Paramount’s $28 billion merger with Skydance.

  • Mr. Bornstein represents Deutsche Telekom, T‑Mobile’s controlling shareholder, in putative class action and derivative litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging breaches of fiduciary duties in connection with T‑Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint.

  • Competition/antitrust
  • Dispute resolution
  • Securities