David Wales

Global leader of Skadden’s Antitrust/Competition Group. Provides antitrust advice to international and U.S. clients in connection with high-profile mergers and acquisitions and strategic alliances across a broad range of industries. Represents clients on all other aspects of antitrust law, including in civil and criminal investigations, licensing and competitor agreements, dominant firm conduct, and distribution arrangements.

Acting Director, Bureau of Competition, (2008-09); Deputy Director, Federal Trade Commission (2006-08); Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (2001-03); J.D., Syracuse University (magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Syracuse Law Review); B.A., The Pennsylvania State University.