Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is widely recognized as a leading competition practice in the UK market and a peer of the 'Magic Circle' firms in London, significantly contributing to the firm's standing as a 'Top 5 Global Elite' firm ranking. The practice handles transactional, investigatory, behavioral, and litigious matters at both UK and EU level, as well as acting as a hub for global coordination strategies on behalf of our clients due to the ability of our unmatched international network.
The team consistently receives positive feedback in relation to their depth of expertise, cross-border capability, and commerciality. We are known for standing out as the market-leaders in this area for good reason:
- Valued by clients for our ability to handle complex local (CMA/EC) and international mandates: Our London practitioners help get the deal through swiftly and efficiently, developing the optimal filing strategy and merger control approach in relation to mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
- A cross sector of industry experience for the world's leading corporates: The practice works with a broad roster of multinational clients who benefit from the strong antitrust & industry expertise and experience across key sectors
- Leading foreign investment review practice: We have been at the forefront of managing foreign investment reviews both globally and in respect of the new national security and investment regime in the UK.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie often assists clients with merger control filings and FDI notifications, including representing clients in phase II reviews before the CMA. Clients benefit from the firm's broad global network for transactions that require filing in multiple jurisdictions. In addition, the law firm acts for clients on sector inquiries and the competition compliance aspects of distribution agreements. The team also has experience in appeals against authority decisions and in follow-on damages claims. It has a number of clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Bristol Myers Squibb on obtaining FDI and merger clearance approval for its collaboration with Amphista Therapeutics.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers have thorough knowledge on competition law matters while at the same time being able to adapt the language to non-legal teams."
"The team's responsiveness was excellent."
"The lawyers have a really smart and good expertise in competition law. They are very responsive to my questions and they provide a terrific service."
"I’ve always found that the team provides sound, practical and timely advice through a number of complex, fast-moving and evolving issues."
"The lawyers have thorough knowledge on competition law matters while at the same time being able to adapt the language to non-legal teams."
"The team's responsiveness was excellent."
"The lawyers have a really smart and good expertise in competition law. They are very responsive to my questions and they provide a terrific service."
"I’ve always found that the team provides sound, practical and timely advice through a number of complex, fast-moving and evolving issues."
Notable Practitioners
Samantha Mobley assists clients with merger clearance and FDI filings, as well as advising on sector inquiries and appeals against authority decisions.
"She offers a client-oriented approach and a very high level of service."
Luis Gomez often assists clients with merger clearance notifications to the CMA.
"He is very much on-call for complex and important matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
UK
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Anthony Gamble
Bethan Lukey
Eva Warden
Francesca Richmond
Gavin Hayes
James Robinson
Mara Ghiorghies
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