Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : The Regions
Band 3
Contact number
(0117) 917 3000Chambers Review
The Osborne Clarke team assists clients with the competition aspects of supply chain and distribution agreements. It represents companies in anti-competitive behaviour investigations, as well as advising on state aid rules for project funding and the compliance aspects of collaboration agreements between companies. Its Bristol-based lawyers work closely with the firm's offices in London and across Europe.
Work Highlights
- Osborne Clarke advised Octopus Energy on its global merger control strategy, including a filing related to its £70 million investment in The Kensa Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Osborne Clarke is well aware of the business context in which it gives legal advice. This is one of the firm's really strong points."
"Osborne Clarke was an absolute pleasure to deal with, open, accessible and gave us a wealth of advice."
"Osborne Clarke is well aware of the business context in which it gives legal advice. This is one of the firm's really strong points."
"Osborne Clarke was an absolute pleasure to deal with, open, accessible and gave us a wealth of advice."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Shrimpling continues to handle a range of competition law matters, boasting particular expertise on compliance and state aid-related issues. Based in Bristol, he also advises domestic and international clients on pricing and distribution arrangements, as well as CMA behavioural investigations.
"He knows his stuff and is really quick to respond. He is pragmatic with his advice. I can't speak highly enough of him."
"I am very happy with Marc's advice and particularly with his ability to convey the core message about a legal matter in an understandable, easy-to-grasp manner."