Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a broad competition law practice that includes advising clients on merger notifications to the CMA and representing them in investigations into alleged breaches of competition law. The law firm is also active in competition litigation matters, representing defendants in follow-on damages claims and collective actions. Team members have further experience handling mandates under the new UK subsidy control regime.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells represented Vodafone in dismissing a stand-alone competition damages case brought by Phones 4u before the High Court.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells is very seamless in putting teams together, good at working on big cases and very pleasant to work with."
"They work with us as if they were part of our team."
"Hogan Lovells offers a very strong balance between the clients' objectives and what is actually achievable."
"We have a long-standing relationship with Hogan Lovells due to its expertise, pragmatic approach and focus on the task."
"Hogan Lovells is well resourced in competition law and I would say ably equipped to deal with both complex and sophisticated matters in an organised and pragmatic way."
"Hogan Lovells is very seamless in putting teams together, good at working on big cases and very pleasant to work with."
"They work with us as if they were part of our team."
"Hogan Lovells offers a very strong balance between the clients' objectives and what is actually achievable."
"We have a long-standing relationship with Hogan Lovells due to its expertise, pragmatic approach and focus on the task."
"Hogan Lovells is well resourced in competition law and I would say ably equipped to deal with both complex and sophisticated matters in an organised and pragmatic way."
Notable Practitioners
Suyong Kimis an esteemed practitioner who often assists clients with obtaining merger clearance from the CMA, in addition to foreign direct investment filings.
"It is her level of experience; she has clearly done so many international merger control matters. She has lots of knowledge you can rely on."
Nicholas Heaton often defends clients from the technology and automotive sectors in follow-on damages claims and class actions. He also has experience acting for plaintiffs in disputes around subsidies.
"He just draws on this vast repository of lived experience. He is very decisive and is really prepared to turn an issue over in discussions."
"I rate him very highly; he is very technically strong."
Christopher Hutton represents clients in litigation concerning potential abuses of dominance or cartel involvement, as well as in subsequent damages claims. He frequently acts for clients from the financial sector and additionally advises on market reviews and antitrust investigations.
"He is very able, knows what he is doing and fights in the client's corner."
"He is knowledgeable, calm and has a very measured approach, being able to explain complex issues in a clear way to in-house lawyers and business clients."
"He is very experienced and knowledgeable in competition law, and he is quite forward-thinking."
"Christopher Hutton is down to earth, a good communicator and he also listens closely."
"He is very hard-working, can crack the whip and has inner steel."
Angus Coulter advises clients on anti-competitive behaviour and restrictive covenants, as well as assisting with phase I merger clearance reviews. In addition, he assists clients with competition compliance issues.
"Angus Coulter is a very wise pair of hands on these issues. He is very good and knows his stuff."
"Angus Coulter is a very reliable competition lawyer."
"I think he is very personable, which is very helpful. He is approachable, calm and pragmatic and I value all of these things. I do like his approach; he is focused on what we need."
"Angus Coulter showed incredible foresight."