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Morrison Foerster

Antitrust: Cartel

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Morrison Foerster

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Morrison & Foerster has a world-class global antitrust practice, demonstrated by our being shortlisted as Chambers USA Antitrust Firm of the Year in recent years.  Our practice group is proud to play a leading role in significant, groundbreaking antitrust matters, especially those with complex cross-border elements.  We represent market leaders in the industries that are the current focus of antitrust investigations and litigation, as well as those active in mergers & acquisitions, such as automotive parts, high technology, telecommunications, financial services and transportation.

Our firm is an undisputed global leader in high technology, and it is one of our principal areas of antitrust expertise.  Much of the world’s antitrust activity over the past few years has focused on technology companies, which means that we are frequently front and center in some of the biggest matters around.

With leading antitrust lawyers in California, New York and Washington, D.C., our nationwide antitrust practice is able to provide seamless services to clients doing business in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The practice’s breadth and depth make it a firm of choice to handle matters involving private and/or governmental litigation in the U.S. with related proceedings abroad.

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Antitrust: Cartel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster has a diverse team of antitrust practitioners that provides a comprehensive antitrust service to clients across a spectrum of industries including technology, telecommunication and transportation. It is noted for its cartel expertise and is also adept at handling complex transactions and an array of litigation, including price-fixing, market allocation and monopolization cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster represented Jean-Paul Van Avermaet, the former CEO of G4S Belgium, in a DOJ indictment for allegedly price-fixing and bid-rigging

    government contracts.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster stands out due to its team of former high-level government officials bringing invaluable insider perspectives. Its integrated international practice allows for seamless handling of complex, cross-border merger analyses across diverse sectors.

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  • Morrison Foerster manage to balance compliance with practicality and are always willing to provide prompt, helpful advice at short notice. They have a well-resourced and experienced team.

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  • Morrison Foerster take the time to understand the industry. The attorneys are incredibly thorough, practical and perfectly at ease handling complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • The firm has experienced lawyers who identify the relevant issues and suggest the best course of action for clients. The team is good and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lisa Phelan
    Band 2Lisa Phelan

    Lisa Phelan

    Lisa Phelan of Morrison Foerster has three decades of experience as a DOJ attorney, including serving as chief of the National Criminal Enforcement section of the Antitrust Division. She is prominent in the market and is well placed to advise clients on criminal cartel proceedings.
    • Lisa is very personable and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of antitrust law.

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    • Lisa is an exceptional attorney.

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    • Lisa is just a joy to work with. She cares, is smart and wants to do the right thing by her clients.

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