Covington & Burling LLP, Antitrust | Chambers USA Profile

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LLP has a high-quality antitrust team featuring an impressive bench of talented attorneys with significant agency experience. Renowned for its representation of clients in investigations before the DOJ and FTC and also regularly involved in highly significant criminal and civil litigation, as well as high-stakes cartel defense. Well equipped to advise clients from a broad base of industries, including finance, technology and entertainment.

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Work Highlights

Covington & Burling LLP advised Warner Bros. Discovery on the antitrust aspects of a proposed joint venture with The Walt Disney Company and FOX Corporation.

Strengths

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The team is extremely diligent in preparation and thorough. It has excellent knowledge of antitrust laws.

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Covington houses practical and excellent counsellors.

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The team is extremely diligent in preparation and thorough. It has excellent knowledge of antitrust laws.

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Covington houses practical and excellent counsellors.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas O Barnett

Band 1

Thomas Barnett is noted for his litigation defense work on behalf of household-name clients, particularly in the technology sector. A former Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division of the DOJ, he offers clients leading representation in government investigations.

Thomas is extremely talented and knowledgeable.

Thomas is highly responsive and provides excellent counsel. He is a wonderful thought partner.

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Derek Ludwin

Band 2

Derek Ludwin is a leader of the firm's antitrust litigation practice. He guides clients through complex class and individual action litigation, and is particularly well known for his work with clients in the sports sector.

Derek Ludwin is always thoughtful.

Derek is a true antitrust subject matter expert.

Derek is an outstanding lawyer across the board.

Derek is extremely knowledgeable. He provides practical and actionable advice.

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James Dean

Band 5

James Dean is well placed to advise clients from the energy and life sciences sectors on antitrust clearance and litigation.

James delivers a practical answer.

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Robert D Wick

Band 5

Robert Wick is commended for his work as a litigator in the antitrust space. He represents significant clients in class and individual actions.

Robert is very distinguished in case law and coming up with creative ideas.

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Terrell McSweeny

Band 5

Terrell McSweeny is commended for her work across a wide array of antitrust disputes. Clients benefit from her extensive experience as former Commissioner of the FTC.

Terrell delivers strong strategic advice and counsel. She has excellent subject matter expertise.

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