Jenner & Block Adds FTC Veteran Christopher Abbott as Partner

Christopher Abbott has joined Jenner & Block as a partner in the antitrust and competition practice in Washington, the firm announced Tuesday.

Abbott was an attorney in the Mergers IV Division of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition.

He has defended clients and led joint defense groups in antitrust class actions, Jenner & Block said. Abbott also advises clients throughout the deal-making process, according to the firm.

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