Morrison Foerster’s antitrust team excels at handling complex matters across the technology, telecommunications, financial services, transportation, healthcare, and life sciences industries, working seamlessly with the firm’s global offices. The group is particularly adept at advising both domestic and international tech companies, including Japan-based clients navigating US antitrust issues. Co-chair Lisa Phelan is a trusted advocate for clients navigating high-stakes government investigations, renowned for her expertise in defending against no poach, information-sharing, and bid-rigging matters. Fellow co-chair Alexander Okuliar represents major clients in litigation, government investigations, and merger reviews. San Francisco-based Eliot Adelson is noted for his expertise in internal and government investigations across multiple jurisdictions. Former DOJ Antitrust Division trial attorney Megan Gerking is recognized for her advice on antitrust matters linked to industry consortiums and trade associations, as well as her skill in multidistrict antitrust litigation. Joseph Folio is noted for his experience in government investigations and high-profile litigation. Unless otherwise noted, all practitioners are based in Washington, DC.
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Key clients

  • Former CEO of G4S Belgium

Work highlights

Represented PMI in the FTC review of its acquisition by IQVIA and subsequent lawsuit filed by the agency in federal and administrative court seeking to block the transaction.
Representing Glenmark Pharmaceuticals as lead counsel in a multidistrict antitrust litigation, consolidated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, relating to alleged price fixing against dozens of generic drug makers involving hundreds of generic drugs.
Acting as lead counsel representing the former CEO of security services company, G4S Belgium, and most currently the CEO of Colmar Group, whom the DOJ’s Antitrust Division indicted for alleged fixing prices and rigging bids on contracts with the Department of Defense and NATO.

Lawyers

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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Alex Okuliar; Lisa Phelan

Other key lawyers

Eliot Adelson; Megan Gerking; Rob Manoso; Joseph Folio