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John Playforth

John Playforth

USA 2026

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Covington & Burling LLP
 Covington & Burling LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

District of Columbia

2 years ranked

About

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John Playforth is an antitrust litigator in the firm’s Washington office. John specializes in defending financial institutions, corporations, and sports leagues in high-stakes antitrust litigations and has extensive experience representing defendants in antitrust class actions and complex, multi-district litigations. He has a track record of delivering critical victories to clients at the motion to dismiss, class certification, summary judgment, and post-trial phases of litigation. John’s work has earned him the recognition of “Litigator of the Week” by The AmLaw Litigation Daily.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Antitrust: Litigation Specialists - District of Columbia

Band 5
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John Playforth is noted for his handling of high-risk antitrust litigation. He regularly acts in major class action suits.

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Strengths

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  • John is very organized, analytical and smart. He understands the client and their business well.

    Antitrust: Litigation SpecialistsChambers Guide to the USA

  • John is extremely responsive and an expert.

    Antitrust: Litigation SpecialistsChambers Guide to the USA

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