Christmas, Stuart A.

Daniel Oakes is an associate in the Washington office working in the firm’s antitrust group.  Mr. Oakes’ practice is focused on merger analysis, antitrust counseling and antitrust litigation.  During his studies at The George Washington University Law School, Mr. Oakes completed internships at both the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where he assisted in pre-merger investigations, evaluated Hart-Scott-Rodino filings, and aided the investigation of Section 2 claims in the technology sector.

Since joining AVH, Mr. Oakes has worked on responding to government merger investigations including coordination of a response to a second request by the FTC.  He has also represented foreign clients in an international cartel investigation before the DOJ, the Canadian Competition Bureau and European Commission. 

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Oakes worked as a managing analyst for an economic litigation consulting firm.  During his work, he consulted on mergers and antitrust matters involving allegations of attempted monopolization, vertical restraints, price fixing, and market allocation as well as damages estimation.  His consulting experience touched several industries including high technology composites, supermarkets, newspapers, spirits, and movie theaters.