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Competition Law - London (Firms)
5
Band 5
What the Team is Known For

Jones Day's London office handles a broad range of competition law matters, including advising clients on obtaining merger clearance approval from the CMA and representing clients in sector studies and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour before various UK regulatory authorities. Team members offer additional experience in competition litigation matters, often defending high-profile financial sector clients in damages actions. The team has experience acting alongside the law firm's other offices in Europe on multinational matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day acted for Ubisoft on its acquisition of a divestment remedy offered by Microsoft to the CMA in relation to its acquisition of Activision.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Cotter
2
Nicholas Cotter
2
Band 2

Nicholas Cotter is particularly known for his experience in litigation matters. He has notable experience defending clients in high-profile follow-on damages cases, particularly in the financial services sector.

"Nicholas Cotter is just fantastic; he is like an extension of our team. He knows everything inside out and back to front."

"Nicholas Cotter is a really impressive litigator. He is calm under pressure, a good negotiator, on top of everything and still very personable and he makes time for you."

"He is absolutely excellent. One of the most hands-on partners who is very involved, understands all the details and is completely on top of the case."

"Nicholas Cotter is vastly experienced in this area."

Mark Jones
4
Mark Jones
4
Band 4

Mark Jones often advises clients on merger clearance mandates, including acting on CMA phase II investigationsand FDI notifications. He also has experience representing clients in CMA market inquiries and behavioural investigations.

"Mark Jones is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, advising in a concise and commercial way. His advice could not be more helpful."

"He is incredibly smart and has the ability to explain a complex area of law in a digestible way. He really understands our business and objectives and tailors his advice to that."

"I think the clarity of his advice is what stands out. He is clearly experienced in this space."

Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day

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Competition Law

Mark Jones
4
Mark Jones
4
Band 4
Competition Law: Litigation

Nicholas Cotter
2
Nicholas Cotter
2
Band 2