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Covington & Burling LLP

Antitrust

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Antitrust - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP is a strong antitrust practice with an increasing presence in California. The group advises clients such as software, electronics and life sciences companies on regulatory compliance and high-value transactions. The firm also has considerable expertise in the financial sector and represents a number of clients in the energy industry. The antitrust team frequently appears in criminal and civil litigation and is held in high regard for its work on cartel cases and white-collar crime cases with antitrust implications.

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Work Highlights

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  • Covington represented the American Petroleum Institute in antitrust litigation in the Northern District of California alleging that major oil producers conspired to cut production to raise nationwide prices for retail gasoline.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Phillip Warren
    Phillip Warren

    Phillip Warren

    Phillip Warren is recognized for his years of experience in criminal antitrust matters. Clients benefit from his decades-long career in the DOJ Antitrust Division. He is well placed to advise on internal compliance investigations.

    • Phil is a very thoughtful individual who has many years of experience in criminal antitrust matters.

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  • Kate Patchen
    Kate Patchen

    Kate Patchen

    Kate Patchen regularly handles high-stakes cartel proceedings. She is particularly recognized for her work on behalf of clients in the tech sector.

    • Kate understands the importance of providing practical business advice.

      Antitrust respondentUSA
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  • Cortlin Lannin
    Cortlin Lannin

    Cortlin Lannin

    Cortlin Lannin is a distinguished attorney recommended for his broad antitrust practice. He regularly appears before US and international regulatory bodies in complex investigations and litigation.
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