Overview
Nathan Richardson is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, where he focuses on civil antitrust litigation, government investigations, and high-stakes disputes. He represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies in the financial services, government, and life sciences sectors. With extensive experience in both domestic and international jurisdictions, Nate skillfully navigates complex commercial, antitrust, tort, securities, and contract claims, as well as regulatory matters involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including Section 6(b) studies.
Nate provides strategic counsel throughout all phases of litigation, from drafting pleadings and discovery requests to managing large-scale discovery efforts. He is adept at preparing fact and expert witnesses for depositions and trial testimony, crafting compelling advocacy papers, and conducting depositions that shape favorable case outcomes. His experience includes crafting substantive motions and litigation strategies that efficiently resolve even the most challenging disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Nate gained significant experience at two international law firms in Washington, D.C., where he managed complex commercial, antitrust, and white-collar cases. He began his legal career at a New York-based international law firm, where he conducted internal investigations and navigated cross-border legal challenges, including negotiating discovery protocols and resolving high-value antitrust and contract disputes.
Before practicing law, Nate served as an officer in the U.S. Army, where he developed leadership and problem-solving skills that inform his approach to client advocacy today.
Services
Practice Areas
Experience
Representative Matters
Represented a Fortune 500 steel company, in antitrust, tort, and contract claims in the Northern, Southern, and Central Districts of California*
Represented securities trader in antitrust class action before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit*
Represented futures trader in a criminal wire fraud trial in the Northern District of Illinois*
Represented a medical services executive pending federal indictment under the False Claims Act*
Advised a major philanthropic organization on forthcoming and new legislation and implemented a new charitable project providing counsel to elected officials*
Pharmaceuticals
Represented a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, in multiple FTC investigations and Section 6(b) studies*
Represented a pharmaceutical corporation, in securities litigation in the Southern District of New York*
Financial Services
Represented a Swiss financial services company, in antitrust litigations in the Southern District of New York and in internal investigations across domestic and foreign jurisdictions*
Represented a Swiss financial services company, in bankruptcy litigation in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York*
Represented a hedge fund and founders in contract arbitration and New York Commercial Division litigation*
*matter handled prior to joining Honigman
Prior Experience
- Dechert LLP, Senior Associate, 2022-2024
- Kobre & Kim LLP, Associate, 2020-2022
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Associate, 2016-2020
Credentials
Education
- with honors
- The George Washington International Law Review, Notes Editor
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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Press Releases
Nathan represents high-stakes commercial and antitrust disputes with sharp litigation strategies and impactful advocacy.