Alexis J Gilman

Practice Areas

As a former head of an FTC division that investigates and litigates transactions, Alexis anticipates antitrust enforcement risks and equips clients with the foresight and strategy needed to navigate complex merger reviews, represents clients as parties or third parties in litigation, and counsels them on antitrust compliance matters.

Alexis provides strategic antitrust counsel to companies navigating mergers, acquisitions, investigations, and litigation by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general. His understanding of agency processes stems from seven years at the FTC, where he served as the assistant director of the Mergers IV Division, overseeing some of the agency’s most high-profile merger investigations and litigation.

Alexis draws on this government experience to guide clients through complex antitrust issues, including merger reviews and clearances, deal negotiations, HSR and foreign filings, government investigations, compliance, and litigation. His insight into enforcement policies, procedures, and priorities enables him to anticipate challenges and craft effective strategies to reduce antitrust risks and maximize the changes of deal clearances.

Alexis has represented Fortune 100 companies, nonprofits, and other organizations across industries such as health care, retail, consumer goods, technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, gaming, and energy. He focuses his practice on advising merging parties and third parties in merger investigations and litigation, leveraging his FTC background to deliver practical, informed counsel.

Career

Assistant director, FTC Mergers IV Division.

Education