Brian A. Hayles

Listed in Chambers USA, Antitrust, 2018-2024 Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Health Care Law, 2019-2025 Antitrust Law, 2025 "Lawyer of the Year," Health Care Law, 2023 Listed in Business North Carolina, “Legal Elite,” Antitrust, 2019; Top Vote-Getter, Antitrust, 2020 Secured antitrust clearance for approximately 50 mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving hospitals or health plans. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a regional healthcare system in an antitrust case involving the revocation of a physician’s medical staff privileges. Wood v. Archbold Medical Center, Inc., 738 F.Supp.2d 1298 (M.D. Ga. 2010). Persuaded Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy Planning to issue advocacy letters in opposition to proposed legislation that would adversely impact clients on multiple occasions. Provided antitrust counseling in the context of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act and Second Request compliance. Provided antitrust counseling to various trade associations, including the Association of Dental Support Organizations.