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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 Washington, D.C. –based 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 Washington, D.C., our global 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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Morrison Foerster represented Jean-Paul Van Avermaet, the former CEO of G4S Belgium, in a DOJ indictment for allegedly price-fixing and bid-rigging
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Strengths
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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 are a well-resourced and experienced team.
Antitrust respondentUSAMorrison Foerster take the time to understand the industry. The attorneys are incredibly thorough, practical and perfectly at ease handling complex and sophisticated matters.
Antitrust respondentUSAMorrison Foerster has a deep bench of former DOJ antitrust attorneys. They are very responsive and service-oriented.
Antitrust respondentUSAMorrison 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 analyzes across diverse sectors.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Alexander Paul Okuliar
Alexander Paul Okuliar is recommended for his broad-based antitrust practice covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. He acts for a range of clients in the technology, pharmaceutical and real estate sectors. Alex has great knowledge of our business.
Antitrust respondentUSAAlex is really insightful and gives really quick, helpful and thoughtful advice.
Antitrust respondentUSAAlexander has good instincts and insight into antitrust enforcement trends.
Antitrust respondentUSAOur team relies on Alex's counsel to analyze, expertly identifying potential antitrust issues and devise proactive strategies to mitigate risks.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Lisa Phelan
Lisa Phelan 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 extremely prominent in the market and is well placed to advise clients on criminal cartel proceedings. Lisa is an exceptional attorney.
Antitrust respondentUSALisa is very personable and knowledgeable with a deep understanding of antitrust law.
Antitrust respondentUSALisa 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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Band 5 
Band 5 
Jeffrey Jaeckel
Jeffrey Jaeckel is a respected practitioner noted for his capabilities in merger clearance work. He is particularly well known for working with prominent manufacturing clients.
Jeffrey has a very quick mind for understanding market dynamics and pressure points. He marries that with effective strategic thinking with the government agencies and easily spot answers.
Antitrust respondentUSAJeff is an encyclopedia. His knowledge of antirust law has a professorial quality.
Antitrust respondentUSAJeff is very effective at the most difficult times.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Megan Gerking
Megan Gerking is noted for her handling of antitrust disputes including allegations of price-fixing and no-poach. She draws from her prior experience in the Antitrust Division of the DOJ to expertly assist clients.
Megan is fantastic. She is very easy-going, responsive to our needs. She anticipates where things are going and understands the challenges in our business.
Antitrust respondentUSAMegan is very experienced, particularly in investigations.
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Jeffrey Jaeckel
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Alexander Paul Okuliar
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Lisa Phelan
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Megan Gerking
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