Mr David Marriott > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

David Marriott, a New York trial lawyer at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, handles a broad range of matters in antitrust, intellectual property, and securities law. In April 2024, Marriott achieved a federal appeals court ruling for Mylan N.V. (now Viatris, Inc.), upholding a rare summary judgment that dismissed a class action claiming over $4bn in damages for alleged securities fraud. Among his ongoing mandates, Marriott is representing Live Nation in a monopoly lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, 39 states, and the District of Columbia in New York federal court, seeking to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP fields a dedicated antitrust practice celebrated for its work on high-profile, complex, and precedent-setting matters. The team offers niche expertise in areas where antitrust intersects with securities and intellectual property law. Its extensive litigation capabilities span class actions and Sherman Act cases, including allegations of price fixing, tying, refusals to deal, and monopolization. The team also handles sophisticated defenses against claims brought under the Clayton and Robinson-Patman Acts. David Marriott has achieved numerous notable antitrust trial victories. Kevin Orsini, a seasoned authority in antitrust law, has led landmark cases that have shaped the litigation landscape. Lauren Roberta Kennedy has been instrumental in the team’s multijurisdictional health insurance antitrust litigation. Michael Zaken has successfully represented clients in prominent FTC defense cases. All mentioned lawyers operate in New York. The team further bolstered its expertise with the addition of Andrew Finch, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in January 2025.

With a successful track record in business-to-business disputes, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP‘s team of experienced trial lawyers regularly represents key corporate players. The New York-based group boasts a balanced plaintiffs and defendants practice, active in conflicts related to contractual disputes, business torts, litigation under various statutes, and antitrust, securities and IP law. Gary Bornstein heads the litigation team, alongside Kevin Orsini, who leverages his impressive trial experience to lead the team in high-stakes corporate disputes. A go to for the full range of business disputes, David Marriott represents clients in antitrust, IP, employment and securities litigation and arbitration. Lauren Moskowitz is regularly called upon by major corporate entities and spearheads the team’s work for Epic Games. Timothy Cameron has a strong background in antitrust and securities litigation, along with Wes Earnhardt, who also handles IP, financial restructuring and reorganization matters. Omid Nasab is active in both state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitrations. Brittany Sukiennik is another name to note, alongside Vanessa Lavely.