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 | 1 min read | 02.18.26
Washington, D.C. – February 18, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been shortlisted for two honors at the 2026 Global Competition Review (GCR) Awards, both in the Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defense category. The GCR Awards recognizes the world’s leading antitrust lawyers, economists, and enforcers, and highlights the most significant cases from 2025.
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.03.26
World Trademark Review Ranks Crowell & Moring in WTR 1000 2026 Guide
Firm News | 2 min read | 01.28.26
