Anthony W. Swisher

• Representing a large healthcare company in connection with the DOJ's investigation of the acquisition of a large physician practice and associated ambulatory surgery centers. Transaction closed without a Second Request.
• Representing a major healthcare company in connection with an investigation by the FTC and numerous state attorneys general of a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of a provider of home health and hospice services in 37 states. The transaction closed with no relief sought following full compliance with the FTC's Second Request.
• Representing a healthcare company in connection with the FTC's investigation of an acquisition of a provider of in-home healthcare to patients with chronic conditions. The transaction closed with no relief sought following full compliance with the FTC's Second Request.
• Representing a healthcare technology company in connection with a DOJ investigation of a several hundred-million-dollar sale to a competitor. Fully complied with the DOJ's Second Request and received clearance with no relief sought.
• Representing a physician practice group in connection with an FTC investigation of a horizontal acquisition of another physician group. Fully complied with the FTC's Second Request and received antitrust clearance with no relief sought.
• Representing a major healthcare company in connection with an investigation by the FTC and numerous state attorneys general of a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of a multi-specialty physician group spanning six states. The transaction closed following full compliance with the FTC's second request and negotiation of a targeted consent decree.
• Representing a pharmacy benefit management firm in connection with the FTC's investigation of a US$12 billion horizontal merger. The FTC closed its investigation without taking action, allowing the transaction to close on time.
• Representing a major health insurance company in connection with the acquisition of a large Medicare Advantage plan with a focus on managing care for patients with chronic conditions. Following an investigation by the DOJ, the transaction closed with no relief sought.
• Representing a large health insurance company in connection with the DOJ's investigation into three significant acquisitions of Medicare Advantage plans with a combined value of approximately US$4 billion. All three transactions were closely scrutinized by the DOJ and multiple state insurance departments. The transactions closed with no Second Request and no relief sought.
• Defending a large manufacturer of recycled paper products in connection with a DOJ investigation of its sale to a competitor. Transaction closed with no relief sought following full compliance with the DOJ's Second Request.
• Defending a large electric power company in a DOJ investigation of a US$8.5 billion horizontal merger creating one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the country. Fully complied with the DOJ's second request and received antitrust clearance with no relief sought.
• Representing a major manufacturer of products used in steel mills in a DOJ investigation of a US$1 billion merger with a global competitor. Defending the U.S. investigation of the merger, including a second request, coordinating with parallel EU investigation, and negotiating a consent decree that allowed the transaction to close on time.
• Representing one of the largest glass container manufacturers in the U.S. in a DOJ investigation of a US$880 million merger with a global container manufacturer. DOJ closed the investigation without seeking relief.
• Representing a major steel product company in DOJ antitrust investigation, including Second Request, of a US$800 million acquisition of a horizontal competitor. DOJ closed the investigation without seeking relief.

Named a "Client Service All-Star" by BTI Consulting Group's Client Service All-Stars, 2018

J.D., George Washington University Law School 1995
with high honors
Managing Editor, The George Washington Law Review

B.A., University of Virginia 1990

District of Columbia Bar

Virginia State Bar

Member, American Bar Association, Section of Antitrust Law