Peter Crowther Speaks at 2014 All Hands Meeting International

Winston & Strawn partner Peter Crowther spoke at the 2014 All Hands Meeting International in Santa Clara, CA, on May 13. Mr. Crowther presented on European Union competition law, focusing on current issues for technology companies.

In recognition of the increasingly global responsibilities of Silicon Valley legal departments, two years ago the All Hands Meeting International was created to focus exclusively on issues facing technology and life science companies doing business globally. This year's program featured a keynote address by the Hon. Jeffrey Bleich, former United States ambassador to Australia, former White House counsel, and past president of the California State Bar Association.

Other topics included:

• China: Brand Management & China’s New Middle Class
• EU Patents: Portfolio Management & Patent Litigation
• Germany: The Ultimate Venture-Driving Machine
• Mexico: Under the New National Digital Strategy

Peter Crowther practices in Brussels and London and serves as managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Brussels office. Mr. Crowther has significant experience of EU merger control, national and international cartels, state aid, trade/sanctions, free movement, and other general EU and competition law. Mr. Crowther also has a long track record of advising broadcasting and telecommunications companies on regulatory matters.