Morrison Foerster’s antitrust and competition practice advises on complex merger control and cross-border competition matters, with particular experience in the technology sector. The team regularly acts on multi-jurisdictional transactions and advises clients across a range of regulated industries, including financial services, telecoms, aerospace and defence, and life sciences. It also has notable experience supporting Japanese clients on international antitrust mandates. Co-head Alexander Okuliar, based in Washington, DC, draws on experience at both the Department of Justice and the FTC, advising on litigation, government investigations and merger reviews Fellow co-head Lisa Phelan, also in DC, advises on complex antitrust and competition matters across a range of high-stakes mandates.
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  • ‘Former DOJ attorneys - relevant experience. Practical advice. Dedication. ’

  • ‘Alex Okuliar has become a trusted advisor. Professional, expert, responsive. Calm, measured and thoughtful.’

Key clients

  • SoftBank
  • Uber Technologies, Inc.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
  • Rivian
  • Veeco Instruments, Inc.
  • CCF Holdings LLC
  • Palo Alto Networks N
  • TOPPAN Holdings Inc.
  • A Paradise Acquisition Corp.
Practice head

Alex Okuliar; Lisa Phelan

Other key lawyers

Megan Gerking; Jeff Jaeckel