Google’s external litigation firm, Williams & Connolly is preparing to take the frontline this Thursday in a bid to challenge the U.S. government’s antitrust case against Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company. This information comes from Bloomberg Law’s report on the upcoming court proceedings.
The Washington-based boutique firm is famous not only for its aggressive approach to litigation but also for its representation of high-profile clients. Their renowned clientele includes the likes of former Theranos Inc. founder Elizabeth Holmes during her fraud trial and British Petroleum Plc following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The firm’s roster doesn’t end there – they have also been chosen by Amazon.com Inc. to defend against the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit.
Williams & Connolly has set itself in the limelight, attracting many clients seeking strong representation. Notable alumni from this firm include Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, reinforcing their high-level influence in the legal industry. They are described as an assertive group of lawyers ready to take on significant challenges. In handling the Google case, the firm finds itself at the front line of an intense legal battle with broad implications for the tech industry and antitrust law.