Leveraging its deep understanding of the regulatory environment, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is well-positioned to handle the antitrust aspects of high-profile transactions and litigation. The team’s strong bench is currently leading multiple complex merger, monopolization, and concerted action matters in federal courts across the U.S., with particular expertise in technology, healthcare, and other critical sectors. Steven Reed, based in Philadelphia, serves as global head of the practice and is widely recognized for his trial and appellate victories in complex antitrust and mass tort litigation. Also in Philadelphia, Brendan Fee frequently leads high-profile antitrust and single-plaintiff cases for clients in the life sciences, technology, and energy sectors. In Washington DC, Ryan Kantor’s prior experience with the DOJ provides valuable insight into antitrust investigations and enforcement actions. San Francisco based Brian Rocca currently serves as lead counsel for a number of the firm’s major tech and internet-based clients. Clayton Everett Jr is based in DC, where he oversees a number of high-stakes cartel investigations and litigation.
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- 'This is an antitrust defense team that is particularly efficient and can take a case to trial and win.'
- 'Morgan Lewis has a very strong antitrust investigations and litigations practice, along with a very strong labor and employment practice. This makes it ideally suited to handle HR-related antitrust issues, which are increasingly common.'
- 'Steve Reed has a unique ability to speak persuasively to judges and juries. He makes complicated issues seem simple. Brendan Fee is an excellent partner who is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Energy Harbour
- LG
- Perrigo
- Takeda
- Brown University
- Shell Oil
- Uber
- Boston Red Sox
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Steven Reed; Brendan Fee; Ryan Kantor
Other key lawyers
Brian Rocca; Clayton Everett; Noah Kaufman; Kenneth Kliebard; Stacey Mahoney; Harry Robins; Daniel Savrin