ESTABLISHED IN 1919
Managing Partners: Timothy P. Stratford (Beijing), Eric Carlson (Shanghai)
Number of partners: 300
Number of associates: 600

Firm Overview

In an increasingly regulated world, Covington has an exceptional ability to help clients navigate their most complex business problems, deals, and disputes. The firm’s distinctively collaborative culture allows for truly one team globally, drawing on the diverse experience of lawyers and advisers across the firm by seamlessly sharing insight and expertise. This enables Covington to create novel solutions to its clients’ toughest problems.

Key Practice Areas

Antitrust and competition; Anti-corruption/FCPA; Corporate; Employment; IT and licensing transactions; IP disputes; International arbitration; International trade and WTO; Life sciences regulatory; Data privacy and cybersecurity; Public policy; Trade controls and economic sanctions; Cross-border investment and national security (i.e., CFIUS); Compliance advice.

Focus industries: Life sciences; Technology; Media and entertainment; Energy; Financial services; Consumer goods; Manufacturing.