The Fix Is In: FTC and DOJ Permit Structural Remedies for Two Major Tech Mergers

By Lisa P. Rumin and Joel R. Grosberg on June 10, 2025

Posted In DOJ Developments, FTC Developments, Mergers & Acquisitions

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission and the US Department of Justice both announced their acceptance of structural remedies to address competition concerns in two major tech mergers. The approval of these structural remedies indicates a more flexible approach by the Trump administration, allowing mergers to proceed with strong divestiture packages instead of outright blocking them.

Lisa P. Rumin
Lisa P. Rumin focuses her practice on antitrust, regulatory and litigation matters. She assists clients across a variety of industries and has represented numerous clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Lisa advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, including obtaining clearance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), as well as counsels clients on issues regarding antitrust compliance, pricing, and distribution. Read Lisa Rumin's full bio here.

Joel R. Grosberg
Joel R. Grosberg is co-head of McDermott’s Antitrust Mergers Focus Group and assists clients on civil and criminal antitrust matters, including obtaining merger clearances, counseling and litigation. He has represented clients in obtaining antitrust approvals in numerous challenging transactions, and in other government antitrust investigations before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and foreign competition authorities. Joel has significant experience in the high tech, chemical, health care and life sciences industries, including counseling on matters related to pricing and distribution practices and other competition-related issues. Read Joel Grosberg's full bio.

The Fix Is In: FTC and DOJ Permit Structural Remedies for Two Major Tech Mergers

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