Competition Law

Shepherd and Wedderburn's competition team is sought after by clients from regulated sectors, such as energy and banking. It has a broad practice that covers advice on merger control, subsidy control rules and abuse of dominance claims. It also advises on market investigations and behavioural compliance in commercial agreements.

"We find the subsidy team to be very reactive and solution-based, where solutions proposed are practical from an implementation perspective. The team has a good span of knowledge and experience."

Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult on subsidy control matters.

Gordon Downie is well-known for advising clients on merger clearance notifications and subsidy control regulations. He also assists clients with investigations into alleged price-fixing agreements and cartels, as well as representing them in abuse of dominance investigations. He is based in Edinburgh.

John Grady is a well-regarded competition and regulatory lawyer, based in Glasgow. His expertise is sought by energy sector clients who require advice on interactions with the regulators. He also assists clients with merger control matters, NSI Act filings and subsidy control questions. "No one knows more about energy law than John Grady. He gets it right every time. His clients love him and he is a true expert in the field." "He is approachable, pragmatic and really great at adapting his explanations and style for non-lawyers within our organisation. He understands our key priorities well."