Jones Day Grows Antitrust & Competition Law Practice

The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Peter Schwingler has joined as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Law Practice. Mr. Schwingler will be based in the Firm’s Minneapolis Office.

Mr. Schwingler is an experienced antitrust litigator who has worked in both private practice and for the U.S. government. In private practice, he has served as lead defense counsel for major corporations in high-stakes antitrust class actions, Section 7 actions by the Antitrust Division, Second Requests before the Federal Trade Commission, and multiple civil and criminal antitrust investigations. He also served as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he spent four years in the Antitrust Division. During this time, he conducted investigations into potential violations of U.S. antitrust laws, with a focus on merger reviews under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

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“Peter’s experience as a seasoned DOJ attorney and antitrust defense litigator for corporate clients provides him with a robust understanding of enforcement actions and compliance strategies,” said Craig Waldman, Co-Leader of Jones Day’s Antitrust & Competition Law Practice. “His addition to our practice group will be a valuable asset to our clients throughout the country and I am pleased to welcome him to the Firm.”

At Jones Day Mr. Schwingler will spend time in both Minneapolis and Washington, playing a part in Jones Day’srepresentation of clients in many of the most challenging and complex antitrust matters, including transactions, investigations, litigation, and compliance counseling. The Firm’s globally integrated Antitrust & Competition Law Practice includes lawyers in business centers worldwide, providing clients with depth in all areas of antitrust law across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Mr. Schwingler was formerly an adjunct law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he taught legal research and analysis.

“Peter has deep roots in Minnesota, both personally and professionally, and extensive experience representing Minnesota companies in complex federal and state compliance matters,” said Brian West Easley, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s Minneapolis Office. “His presence in our office further strengthens the Firm’s capability in antitrust matters in the Midwest, the U.S. and around the world. I am pleased to welcome him to the Firm and to our team here in Minneapolis.”