US: Hughes Hubbard nabs antitrust pro from Arnold & Porter

Hughes Hubbard & Reed announced that Philip A. Giordano will join the firm as partner in its Washington, DC, office.

Giordano practices in all areas of antitrust law, including transactional matters before the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), government civil and criminal investigations, complex civil litigation, criminal defense, and client counseling. He draws on more than 15 years of experience as a prosecutor in DOJ’s Antitrust Division, where he served as a Trial Attorney in both the Washington Criminal I Section and the Technology and Financial Services Section, and as a Special Assistant to the Directors of Enforcement in the Antitrust Division’s Office of Operations.

His experience in antitrust matters spans a diverse set of industries, including computer hardware and software, auto parts, telecommunications, generic drugs, financial services, entertainment, publishing, chemicals, air cargo transportation, and consumer goods.

“Philip is a very talented antitrust lawyer who has top-tier experience in all areas,” said Ted Mayer, Chair of Hughes Hubbard. “In growing our practice groups, our focus is always on quality. We are thrilled to have Philip join our firm.”