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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Antitrust: Cartel

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Baker Botts L.L.P.

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About

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Baker Botts’ Antitrust and Competition Law practice is a leading adviser on complex, high‑stakes competition matters worldwide. The team is known for handling “bet‑the‑company” mergers, government investigations, and litigation, combining deep antitrust expertise with sound commercial judgment.

The practice operates on a highly integrated transatlantic platform, with strength in Washington, DC, Brussels, London, and Riyadh. Its lawyers include former senior antitrust enforcers and advisers with experience in economics, compliance, and competition policy, enabling effective engagement with regulators and insight into enforcement priorities across jurisdictions.

Baker Botts regularly advises clients before major competition authorities globally and is particularly recognized for coordinating parallel merger reviews, cross‑border investigations, and multi‑jurisdictional litigation. Clients value the team’s strategic, pragmatic approach and responsiveness in high‑pressure matters.

The practice offers comprehensive capabilities across merger control and foreign investment reviews, cartel and conduct investigations, complex litigation and class actions, and strategic antitrust counseling, including at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property.

To learn more, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/antitrust-and-competition-law

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Antitrust: Cartel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts L.L.P. continues to develop a dynamic antitrust presence in DC, with clients including major technology corporations and manufacturing companies. It regularly provides representation in multijurisdictional matters, including cartels and civil litigation, and has notable strength in handling transactional matters such as M&A and asset swaps with international filing obligations. Additional sector expertise includes pharmaceuticals, transportation and chemicals.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker Botts advised Liberty Media on its EUR4.2 billion acquisition of Dorna Sports, S.L., the exclusive commercial rights holder to the MotoGP™ World Championship.

Strengths

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  • Baker Botts are known for successfully defending some of the most complex and complicated antitrust matters out there. They have customer focus, creative strategy and make clients feel like they are a priority regardless of size.

    Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA
  • Baker Botts go above and beyond to help us analyze risks and understand the landscape. They hit all of our aggressive timelines and do so with excellent and digestible advice for the business.

    Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA
  • Baker Botts' ability to quickly mobilize the right team for each situation reflects strong leadership and a deep understanding of the business and legal landscape.

    Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA
  • The team at Baker Botts is flexible, practical and very reliable.

    Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA
  • Baker Botts is a trusted partner with antitrust expertise and deep industry knowledge. The team provided exceptional execution and results tailored directly to our needs.

    Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John Taladay
    Band 2John Taladay

    John Taladay

    John Taladay demonstrates considerable skill across a wide range of antitrust matters. He deftly steers clients through cartel investigations, complex merger clearance and high-stakes litigation.
    • John brings with him vast experience, unique ways to strategize and relationships with relevant regulators. He is very wise, thinks clearly and knows how to build a great strategy with the client.

      Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA
    • John is absolutely exceptional.

      Antitrust: Cartel respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Baker Botts L.L.P. (1)

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Members

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  • Erik Koons

  • Catriona Hatton

    Head of Department

  • Mark Botti

  • Paul C Cuomo

    Head of Department

  • Jody Boudreault

  • James Kress

  • Christopher Wilson

  • Jeffrey S. Oliver

  • Anthony W. Swisher

  • Ed Duffy

  • Matthew J. Jacobs

  • Stacy L. Turner

  • Christine M. Ryu-Naya

  • Evan Werbel

  • Matthew B. Adler

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