理查德·弗兰纳里是本所反垄断与竞争业务组的反垄断律师。其执业领域聚焦于并购交易中的反垄断问题及政府调查事务。他擅长分析并购交易中的反垄断风险，在尽职调查与整合规划阶段为客户提供法律意见，就收购协议中的反垄断风险分担条款进行谈判，并协助应对联邦贸易委员会及司法部发出的民事调查要求与传票。 其业务领域涵盖健康保险、医疗服务集团、医院、制药企业、科技公司以及制造业与娱乐产业的交易项目。理查德还就合资企业组建及各行业合规事宜为客户提供反垄断法律咨询。

In his M&A practice, Richard regularly represents clients in investigations before federal antitrust enforcers, including Second Request merger investigations and Voluntary Access Letters. Richard is experienced in document production for Second Request investigations, responding to written inquiries, and interfacing with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. Richard also has experience defending government depositions and investigative hearings.

Additionally, Richard helps clients throughout the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act filing process. He has prepared dozens of HSR filings and advises clients on HSR reportability rules. Richard has also drafted and negotiated dozens of clean team agreements to ensure antitrust compliance for information sharing throughout the due diligence and integration planning processes.

Richard also provides antitrust counseling services including antitrust audits, joint venture formation questions, and employee and trade association compliance trainings.