Overview
(March 27, 2026, Washington, DC) — Steptoe has been recognized by Global Competition Review’s (GCR) 2026 GCR Awards with two honors, "Merger Control Matter of the Year – Europe" and "Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defence." The GCR Awards recognize the world's leading lawyers, economists, and enforcers and the most significant cases from 2025.
Merger Control Matter of the Year – Europe
- Steptoe's antitrust team was recognized for representing American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the international antitrust review of its acquisition of CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel). This acquisition is the largest in the business travel services market's history. The Steptoe team representing Amex GBT was led by Michael Weiner, and included partners Lee Berger and Ronan Scanlan, and associates Weisiyu Jiang, Travis West, Rachel Carlo [former], Andrew Magloughlin, Madi Carr [former], and Peyton Thomas.
Litigation of the Year – Cartel Defence
- Received by Steptoe's antitrust team for its work on a significant rail freight fuel surcharge litigation.
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
