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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Antitrust

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

About

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Cravath’s highly regarded antitrust practice is led by a former Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, who are joined by a team of the country’s top antitrust practitioners. We leverage this deep experience and insight in formulating global antitrust strategy, securing regulatory clearance for mergers and acquisitions, and bringing or defending against charges of anticompetitive behavior. Clients turn to Cravath for their most significant—and often unprecedented—antitrust concerns, and we have played a central role in industry- and law‑shaping competition matters for decades.

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What the Team is Known For

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is a highly adept group of New York-based practitioners who represent organizations from the finance, entertainment, retail and energy industries, among others. The firm offers dual strength in corporate antitrust work, such as M&A and joint ventures, and in competition litigation, including class actions and monopolization cases. It is also noted for its compliance counseling practice and international reach, and frequently acts opposite governmental enforcement agencies including the FTC, DOJ and State Attorneys General.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Finch is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore secured a trial victory for American Express, in which the jury unanimously found that Amex’s non-discrimination provisions do not unreasonably restrain trade.

Strengths

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  • Cravath has deep subject matter expertise and provides excellent client service.

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  • Cravath has extraordinary expertise and understanding of antitrust law and guidance. The firm also has a good sense of the political currents impacting policymaking and the regulatory landscape.

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