Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Clifford Chance remains a particularly popular choice for clients from the financial services, telecommunications and technology sectors for competition law matters. The law firm offers market-leading expertise in phase I and II merger clearance investigations before the CMA, in addition to acting on high-value foreign direct investment filings. The firm's wider network of offices facilitates the in-house coordination of pan-European or transatlantic merger filings. The team further stands out for its ability to assist clients with CMA investigations into alleged breaches of competition law and market studies. In addition, it represents both claimants and defendants in contentious matters before the CAT, as well as acting on a number of appeals against CMA fines, often in the pharmaceutical sector.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for Epic Games on its claim before the CAT that Google was abusing a dominant position in the Android app distribution market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is a force on the competition law market."
"I cannot think of a London competition practice with such excellence in both merger and non-merger work."
"The team is well experienced in dealing with the Competition and Markets Authority, with a good level of knowledge in how to navigate the complicated logistics of a merger filing."
"The team delivers succinct advice, synthesising complex antitrust and competition issues into actionable advice."
"It is easily among the very best firms."
"Clifford Chance is a force on the competition law market."
"I cannot think of a London competition practice with such excellence in both merger and non-merger work."
"The team is well experienced in dealing with the Competition and Markets Authority, with a good level of knowledge in how to navigate the complicated logistics of a merger filing."
"The team delivers succinct advice, synthesising complex antitrust and competition issues into actionable advice."
"It is easily among the very best firms."
Notable Practitioners
Greg Olsen assists clients with merger control reviews before the CMA, including both phase I and II investigations. He also has experience advising clients on European Commission investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. He is the head of the firm's non-contentious competition practice in London.
"Greg Olsen is very helpful and very clear. He takes time to explain things and provides good advice."
"He is a very safe pair of hands, knows the law inside out and has a lot of experience, so he thinks several steps ahead."
Nelson Jung often represents high-profile clients from the technology sector in competition law investigations before various UK authorities. He also advises clients on merger clearance filings. He has further experience in European Commission investigations.
"He is client-focused, creative and an excellent communicator."
"He has a very profound understanding of the law, our business and how regulators work."
"He is responsive and very sharp. He anticipates issues and provides legal solutions that are accepted by the business."
Alex Nourry has a strong focus on assisting clients from the telecommunications and transport sectors on merger filings, including representing them in phase II investigations.
"He is hard-working and serves his clients well."