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Thomas Mueller

Thomas Mueller

USA 2026

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WilmerHale
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Antitrust: Cartel

USA - Nationwide

13 years ranked

Antitrust

District of Columbia

19 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Thomas Mueller is chair of WilmerHale's Antitrust and Competition Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1992.

Mr. Mueller's antitrust practice focuses on global cartel enforcement matters, as well as merger and other investigations with transatlantic implications. Having practiced both in Brussels and Washington, Mr. Mueller has insight into antitrust issues on both sides of the Atlantic and has helped steer clients through the difficulties and opportunities created by the closer cooperation between the US and EU authorities. Chambers describes him as "a figure of great stature within criminal and cartel investigation circles" and "a creative strategist, which makes him a perfect choice for this often complicated and rapidly moving area."

To learn more about Mr. Mueller, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/thomas-mueller

Professional Memberships

Mr. Mueller is a member of the International Cartel Task Force in the American Bar Association's Section of Antitrust Law.

Personal

JD, cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1990; BA, magna cum laude, Williams College, 1987.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Antitrust: Cartel - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Thomas Mueller is highly experienced in handling both domestic cartel cases and criminal investigations on a global scale. He manages disputes often involving allegations of price fixing and monopolization conspiracy.

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Antitrust - District of Columbia

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Thomas Mueller is a highly regarded attorney sought out to handle international cartel investigations. He has considerable expertise in responding to price-fixing allegations.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tom has a very effective way with the agencies. He is incredible – measured and not overly aggressive.

    Antitrust: CartelChambers Guide to the USA

  • Thomas is very smart and understands complex issues. He is good at breaking these down into bite-sized chunks.

    Antitrust: CartelChambers Guide to the USA

  • Thomas brings a pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges, consistently offering solutions that are both actionable and aligned with business realities. His deep expertise in enforcement matters is evident and invaluable.

    Antitrust: CartelChambers Guide to the USA

  • Thomas is deeply experienced. He not only knows his stuff but can negotiate. He understands our risk profile and tolerance.

    Antitrust: CartelChambers Guide to the USA

  • Thomas is very smart and understands complex issues. He is good at breaking these down into bite-sized chunks.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA

  • Tom has a very effective way with the agencies. He is incredible, measured and not overly aggressive.

    AntitrustChambers Guide to the USA

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