
Bradley Justus
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Bradley Justus was recently named Global Competition Review “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40,” recognizing his exceptional advocacy in some of the most closely watched antitrust cases in recent years.
Bradley Justus
Partner
Bradley Justus was recently named Global Competition Review “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40,” recognizing his exceptional advocacy in some of the most closely watched antitrust cases in recent years.

Bradley’s impressive track record includes being at the forefront of defending Google and Tyson Foods in headline-making antitrust litigations. He also recently played a crucial role in negotiating Tyson’s successful resolution of a significant multidistrict litigation. He helped Momenta Pharmaceuticals resolve a contentious dispute over its blockbuster generic blood thinner enoxaparin, securing a positive outcome after a trial loss before Axinn was retained.
Bradley also maintains a significant practice securing antitrust clearances for major mergers. He was one of the key leaders responsible for obtaining clearance for The Dow Chemical Company’s $130 billion merger with DuPont – one of the largest and most complex merger reviews in history, requiring approval in more than 20 jurisdictions.
Recognized for his notable work, Bradley has been named a “Rising Star” by Law360 and The National Law Journal, reflecting his outstanding track record in handling complex antitrust matters and his reputation for excellence in the field. In 2025, he was honored as “Lawyer of the Year – Under 40” by Global Competition Review, after being short-listed for the same award in 2022. Bradley is also ranked in Chambers and The Legal 500, and was selected for Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under” list in both 2023 and 2024. In addition, he is recognized by Lawdragon as a “Leading Global Competition & Antitrust Lawyer” and one of the “500 Leading Litigators in America.”
Experience
- Representing Google in multidistrict litigation brought by state attorneys general and private plaintiffs challenging Google’s ad technology business
- Representing Tyson Foods in actions alleging that Tyson and other major companies conspired to suppress pay to chicken farmers
- Represented Momenta Pharmaceuticals in a series of antitrust cases involving patent enforcement
- Represented The Dow Chemical Company in its $130 billion merger with DuPont
- Represented Tyson Foods in its acquisition of Keystone Foods’ leading international chicken business
* Includes matters handled prior to joining Axinn
Honors
- Global Competition Review Awards, "Lawyer of the Year — Under 40" (2025)
- Chambers USA, District of Columbia: Antitrust (2024)
- Law360, "Rising Star" (2024)
- National Law Journal "Rising Star" (2024)
- Lawdragon, “500 Leading Antitrust & Global Competition Lawyers” (2025)
- Lawdragon, "500 Leading Litigators in America" (2025)
- Lawdragon, "500 X – The Next Generation" (2024)
- The Legal 500 United States, Antitrust: Merger Control (2023 – 2024)
- The Legal 500 United States, Antitrust, Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Defense (2024)
- Benchmark Litigation, "40 & Under" (2023, 2024)
- In January 2022, Bradley was short-listed for Global Competition Review's "Lawyer of the Year – Under 40", an award given to "a competition lawyer under the age of 40 whose superior technical skill, practical judgment and excellence in client service in 2021 demonstrates that they are among the very best in the field."
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow
Education
- JD – University of Virginia School of Law (2010)
- BA, Economics and Government, magna cum laude – College of William and Mary (2007)
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Quotes
Bradley is a sharp and thoughtful attorney who does an excellent job of distilling complex issues to their essentials and advising based on the law.
Chambers USA
Bradley is a creative and versatile attorney that is able to represent his clients' interests vigorously.
Chambers USA
Bradley and the Axinn team...they're a pleasure to work with from a client relations standpoint. They are really thoughtful, prepared and have useful practical, strategic advice too.
Chambers USA
News & Insights
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