Latham & Watkins ‘Armed’ for Antitrust With FTC Enforcer Hire

March 1, 2021, 11:01 AM UTC

Latham & Watkins has hired Ian Conner, former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s competition bureau, for its antitrust practice as the Biden administration likely prepares to step up enforcement.

Conner will advise companies on issues including mergers and investigations. His experience includes technology, oil and gas, retail, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare.

“The last few years have seen a notable uptick in activity among competition agencies,” said Amanda Reeves, global chair of Latham’s antitrust & competition practice. “Latham is armed with a highly experienced team to navigate this new antitrust era.”

Firms have been beefing up their antitrust practices in ...

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