Competition Law
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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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."