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Baker McKenzie Adds DOJ Veteran to Bolster Antitrust Bench

By  |  June 30, 2025

International law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed federal attorney Tim Finley as a partner in its antitrust and competition practice in Washington, D.C., according to law.com.

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    Finley brings nearly two decades of government experience to the role, having spent the last 18 years at the U.S. Department of Justice. Most recently, he held dual roles as assistant director and senior trial attorney in the DOJ’s antitrust division and consumer protection branch. His background bolsters Baker McKenzie’s global antitrust capabilities.

    Before entering public service, Finley was a litigation partner at the now-defunct firm Howrey and previously clerked for Judge Myron L. Gordon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

    Per law.com, Creighton Macy, chair of Baker McKenzie’s global antitrust and competition practice and himself a former DOJ official, highlighted Finley’s multifaceted expertise: “He’s truly unique in that he’s had significant antitrust litigation and trial experience in private practice… [and] also had significant trial and investigation experience from the consumer protection angle.”

    Read more: Baker McKenzie Appoints New Global Chair for Antitrust & Competition Practice

    Finley and Macy first connected during their tenures at the DOJ and have remained close colleagues. According to law.com, their professional camaraderie was reignited over a casual coffee meeting that eventually led to Finley’s move to the firm. Both saw it as an ideal time to reunite—this time in the private sector—especially as demand for antitrust legal services continues to grow.

    “I could tell immediately that he was a breed apart,” Finley said of Macy during the interview, reflecting on their long-standing rapport. He also expressed enthusiasm about rejoining forces with Macy, noting that the current antitrust landscape offers compelling opportunities.

    Source: law.com