Henry Liu, who served as the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition during the Biden administration, has rejoined Covington & Burling LLP as co-leader of its antitrust practice. Liu’s tenure at the FTC, which began in August 2023, concluded in January 2025. Prior to his government service, Liu was a partner at Covington & Burling, where he specialized in antitrust and litigation matters.
During his time at the FTC, Liu oversaw significant antitrust enforcement actions, including challenges to high-profile mergers and investigations into alleged anticompetitive practices. His leadership was marked by a commitment to rigorous enforcement of competition laws, aligning with the agency’s broader agenda under then-Chair Lina Khan.
Liu’s return to Covington & Burling is expected to bolster the firm’s antitrust capabilities, particularly in advising clients on complex merger reviews and compliance with evolving competition regulations. His experience at the FTC provides him with unique insights into the agency’s enforcement priorities and processes, which will be invaluable to clients navigating the current antitrust landscape.
The move also reflects a broader trend of professionals transitioning between public service and private practice, bringing regulatory experience to law firms and their clients. Liu’s reappointment underscores Covington & Burling’s commitment to strengthening its antitrust practice amid heightened scrutiny of corporate mergers and competitive conduct.
For more information on Liu’s appointment, visit Bloomberg Law’s coverage: Biden-Era FTC Competition Chief Rejoins Covington & Burling.
Henry Liu, who served as the Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition during the Biden administration, has rejoined Covington & Burling LLP as co-leader of its antitrust practice. Liu’s tenure at the FTC, which began in August 2023, concluded in January 2025. Prior to his government service, Liu was a partner at Covington & Burling, where he specialized in antitrust and litigation matters.
During his time at the FTC, Liu oversaw significant antitrust enforcement actions, including challenges to high-profile mergers and investigations into alleged anticompetitive practices. His leadership was marked by a commitment to rigorous enforcement of competition laws, aligning with the agency’s broader agenda under then-Chair Lina Khan.
Liu’s return to Covington & Burling is expected to bolster the firm’s antitrust capabilities, particularly in advising clients on complex merger reviews and compliance with evolving competition regulations. His experience at the FTC provides him with unique insights into the agency’s enforcement priorities and processes, which will be invaluable to clients navigating the current antitrust landscape.
The move also reflects a broader trend of professionals transitioning between public service and private practice, bringing regulatory experience to law firms and their clients. Liu’s reappointment underscores Covington & Burling’s commitment to strengthening its antitrust practice amid heightened scrutiny of corporate mergers and competitive conduct.
For more information on Liu’s appointment, visit Bloomberg Law’s coverage: Biden-Era FTC Competition Chief Rejoins Covington & Burling.