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Dechert LLP

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Dechert LLP

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Antitrust and competition laws are rapidly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities for business leaders. You can depend on Dechert’s antitrust lawyers to guide you through these changes. Across regions and industries, clients turn to us for creative solutions in merger clearance, litigation, investigations, and business planning.  

  • Our lawyers have obtained clearance for the most challenging, high-profile and industry- transforming combinations. When push comes to shove, we are ready to litigate, as demonstrated by our wins in merger trials.  
  • When class actions or other antitrust litigation challenge your business model or present bet-the-company damages scenarios, our trial-ready lawyers are there to defend you. We have achieved a string of outright victories for clients through trial wins, dispositive motions, challenges to class certification and favorable settlements.  
  • With antitrust enforcers at the federal, state, and international level testing new theories and ramping up enforcement, being proactive is key. Our team can counsel you on limiting and preventing risk and, if necessary, guide you to secure favorable results in complex government investigations.


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Competition/Antitrust - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Dechert is widely recognised for its outstanding capabilities in the competition/antitrust space, offering a robust global footprint and deep expertise. The firm is strategically positioned in key jurisdictions such as New York, London and most notably, Brussels. The law firm offers:

• A global multidisciplinary team that combines seasoned antitrust knowledge with regulatory, corporate and litigation expertise.

• Depth of experience in handling complex multijurisdictional cartel investigations as well as experience dealing with the DOJ, EC and FTC.

• A strong track record in coordinating with overseas colleagues and local counsel worldwide.

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Work Highlights

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  • Key contacts for the antitrust team include Steven Bizar in Philadelphia and Mike Cowie in Washington, DC.

Strengths

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  • Dechert has a deep experience and extensive knowledge of competition law.

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  • Dechert's capacity is of a good level to handle complex and sophisticated cases.

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