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Deal Note: Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group Advises AT&T on Acquisition of DIRECTV, DOJ Will Not Challenge Acquisition

Firm News | less than 1 min read | 07.21.15

Washington, D.C. - July 21, 2015: The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that it will not challenge AT&T's $48 billion acquisition of DIRECTV. Crowell & Moring served as lead antitrust counsel for AT&T in the matter.

The Crowell & Moring team includes: partners Wm. Randolph Smith, Jeane A. Thomas, Ryan C. Tisch, Shawn R. Johnson, senior counsel Michael G. Van Arsdall, and counsel Olivier N. Antoine.

 

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Firm News | 2 min read | 11.20.25

Crowell & Moring Earns Eleventh Straight Recognition in “GIR 100”

Washington – November 20, 2025: Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to this year’s GIR 100 for the eleventh consecutive year. The GIR 100 is an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices, recognizing 100 firms globally for their demonstrated ability to handle sophisticated government-led and internal investigations. The list is based on extensive research and client feedback....