Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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CMS assists clients with the competition aspects of corporate transactions, including obtaining merger clearance and NSIA approval. The law firm also advises on CMA behavioural investigations and assists with challenges to fines imposed by the authority. The team is also able to represent clients in competition law disputes, often collaborating with members of the firm's litigation department. The London office of CMS often works alongside the firm's other offices across the UK and globally on competition law matters.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised BT on the merger control aspects of its proposed joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When we're looking for advice, they deliver it in a way that works for us and is understandable, encapsulating complex concepts, which makes our life easier."
"CMS has a balanced mix of merger and non-merger work in competition law, as well as a balance between contentious and non-contentious work."
"If it has a cross-border element, I ask them for advice."
"When we're looking for advice, they deliver it in a way that works for us and is understandable, encapsulating complex concepts, which makes our life easier."
"CMS has a balanced mix of merger and non-merger work in competition law, as well as a balance between contentious and non-contentious work."
"If it has a cross-border element, I ask them for advice."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Sher acts for clients on the merger control and National Security and Investment Act aspects of corporate transactions. He also acts for clients that are subject to CMA investigations and assists with subsequent appeals to the CAT against enforcement decisions.
"Brian is a brilliant competition lawyer. He is immensely experienced, really a true quality person in competition law matters."
"Brian is helpfully businesslike in his approach; he is focused and gets the job done without too much drama."
"Brian Sher was a standout partner helping us navigate every turn on a complex matter."