Erich Makarov’s practice focuses on complex antitrust matters.

With experience spanning the full spectrum of antitrust law, Erich specializes in high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and merger clearance.

He has advised clients across a diverse range of industries, including tech, health insurance, real estate, medical devices, and energy.

Erich joined the firm in 2025. Prior to joining Cleary, he was an antitrust associate at another law firm.

 

Selected Activities

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  • Articles Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Captain, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • Littleton Fellow, University of Pennsylvania Law School

Publications

U.S. Elections and Antitrust: Is the past prologue?” (co-author), Concurrences No 4, 2024, November 1, 2024