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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia

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Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Baker Botts’ Antitrust and Competition Law practice is widely recognized for advising on complex, high‑stakes competition matters worldwide, including “bet the company” mergers, government investigations, and litigation. The team combines deep antitrust expertise with strong commercial judgment.

The practice operates through an integrated transatlantic platform with significant depth in Washington, DC, Brussels, Riyadh, and London. Its lawyers include former senior antitrust enforcers and advisers with extensive experience in economics, compliance, and competition policy, enabling effective engagement with regulators across jurisdictions.

Baker Botts represents clients before major competition authorities globally and is particularly noted for coordinating parallel merger reviews, cross‑border investigations, and multi‑jurisdictional litigation. The team offers comprehensive capabilities across merger control and foreign investment reviews, conduct and cartel investigations, complex litigation, and strategic counseling, including at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property.

Learn more: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/antitrust-and-competition-law

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What the Team is Known For
Baker Botts L.L.P. has a high-quality Washington, DC antitrust practice with proficiency in M&A, civil litigation and criminal investigations. Best known for its expertise in the energy sector as well as representing clients in technology, automotive and manufacturing. Frequently sought by clients to handle complex multijurisdictional matters and large-scale cartel investigations across the world.
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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 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA

  • The team at Baker Botts is flexible, practical and very reliable.

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Taladay
    John Taladay

    John Taladay

    John Taladay is highly regarded for his all-encompassing antitrust practice. He is equally at home guiding clients through sophisticated merger review proceedings as he is managing cartel and anticompetitive behavior investigations and litigation.

    • John is absolutely exceptional.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA

    • 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.

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  • Paul C Cuomo
    Paul C Cuomo

    Paul C Cuomo

    Paul Cuomo is commended for his transactional work in the antitrust space, advising clients engaged in significant cross-border transactions. He regularly appears before US and international competition agencies.

    • Paul was incredible in navigating the process.

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    • Paul consistently demonstrates exceptional responsiveness, ensuring that matters are addressed promptly and efficiently.

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  • Erik Koons
    Erik Koons

    Erik Koons

    Erik Koons comes recommended for his handling of competitor and class actions especially in the pharmaceuticals sector.

    • Erik is very well-versed in antitrust law and is very practical and business-focused.

      Antitrust: Litigation Specialists respondentUSA

    • Erik is real, authentic and doesn't waste your time. He is not afraid to be honest but will do whatever he can to help determine a resolution to whatever is needed.

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