Andrew Magloughlin

Andrew is a regulatory attorney and litigator who focuses on telecommunications and merger clearance. He represents companies before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in every capacity. His work includes 5G wireless and satellite spectrum licensing, rulemaking, and major telecom mergers and acquisitions. This often involves front-page news on the wireless, satellite, and space industries. It also involves appealing FCC decisions to  federal circuit courts. When it does, Andrew writes briefs and guides clients on issue preservation and litigation strategy.

Antitrust is another cornerstone in Andrew's practice. He guides clients on obtaining merger approval from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This includes managing completion of the HSR process, responding to Second Requests, and defending mergers in court. Most recently, he helped American Express Global Business Travel secure approval for its acquisition of CWT. Apart from mergers, Andrew recently authored an amicus brief in the Second Circuit on “antitrust injury” and he has helped third parties comply with subpoenas and civil investigative demands in major antitrust cases and investigations. He also has assisted clients with urging the DOJ Antitrust Division to initiate conduct investigations, and has advised clients on potential antitrust litigation.

Andrew does not shy from the courtroom. His litigation experience includes separate matters in three federal appellate courts, four federal trial courts, and two state courts. He has managed discovery (both offensive and defensive), authored briefs in dispositive and discovery motion practice, and has taken and defended depositions.

Andrew dedicates his pro bono practice to litigating on behalf of victims of sexual and institutional abuse. One of Andrew’s wins involved securing affirmance in Houston v. Industrial Bank (D.C. 2024), a dispute over corruption in a Ward 7 homeowner's association. He also serves as a co-chair of the Federal Communications Bar Association's Moot Court Committee.