Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
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Norton Rose Fulbright has been particularly active recently defending banks in competition litigation. The law firm represents clients in behavioural investigations, claims of anti-competitive conduct, follow-on damages actions and collective proceedings, often before the CAT or UK High Court. The team also assists with CMA merger reviews, including at both phase I and phase II, as well as assisting with the compliance aspects of net zero initiatives. Clients also benefit from the firm's broad network of offices to act on multi-jurisdictional matters.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright defended Qualcomm against a class action alleging abuse of dominance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's ability to leverage its network is a strength."
"The team is very efficient."
"The lawyers provided very timely responses and understood what was important to protect the clients."
"The team's ability to leverage its network is a strength."
"The team is very efficient."
"The lawyers provided very timely responses and understood what was important to protect the clients."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Scott has experience defending clients in claims of anti-competitive conduct. He is the firm's EMEA-region managing partner.
Ian Giles assists clients with the competition law compliance aspects of sustainability initiatives. He also assists clients with CMA merger reviews and acts for third-party intervenors on CMA behavioural investigations.
"He is a pleasure to work with and has incredible experience in the competition field across multiple jurisdictions."