Crowell & Moring Shortlisted for Two Litigation of the Year Honors at the Global Competition Review Awards

Washington, D.C. - February 18, 2026: Crowell & Moring has been shortlisted for two honors at the 2026 Global Competition Review (GCR) Awards, both in the Litigation of the Year - Cartel Defense category. The GCR Awards recognizes the world's leading antitrust lawyers, economists, and enforcers, and highlights the most significant cases from 2025.

The firm is honored for their "creative, strategic, and innovative litigation" in two standout matters:

Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation

Hansen v. Northwestern University, et al.

Crowell & Moring's Antitrust Group works with some of the biggest names in global business, delivering creative solutions for high-stakes disputes, complex investigations, and transformative transactions. With more than 80 dedicated antitrust practitioners, the group offers a deep bench with extensive experience in litigation, government investigations, merger clearance, and affirmative recovery actions.

Winners will be announced at GCR's 16th Annual Awards Ceremony on March 24 in Washington, D.C.

To learn more about the GCR Awards, click here.

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Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

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