Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant

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Provided by Mishcon de Reya LLP

Our well-established & market-leading competition team focus on advising claimants in complex, high-stakes competition litigation. We handle all types of disputes ranging from B2B claims to cutting-edge, consumer class actions. We have extensive settlement experience, recently achieving settlements worth in excess of £500m. We have deep expertise in managing the financial risks of litigation, including third-party funding and alternative fee arrangements. Our lawyers also advise businesses caught up in investigations into alleged competition law breaches, & individuals facing potential criminal sanctions or Director Disqualification. As risk managers, understanding of the processes, and knowledge of the enforcement agencies means that we can advise Boards & individuals in any given situation.

We advise clients on all aspects of merger control law including jurisdictional and strategic assessments, drafting merger notifications, advising third parties on tactical submissions & requests for information from merger control authorities. We advise on foreign investment rules which frequently trigger mandatory filings in the context of a transaction. When market inquiries are launched, we make sure key parties’ submissions are effective & targeted to reduce the risk of problematic outcomes.

We work with our corporate clients to devise pro-active risk management strategies & compliance procedures & test their effectiveness through the use of "mock" dawn raids & business audits.