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Competition law, merger control and state aid regimes are complex and constantly evolving, both nationally and internationally, increasing in complexity and with private enforcement also rising significantly in recent years. Our expert team is ideally placed to navigate the legal challenges that arise in this constantly evolving area.
Our in-depth knowledge of competition authorities, regulators, courts and policymakers – particularly in strategically important sectors of the economy (such as energy, water and telecommunications) means we are well-equipped to deliver clear, pragmatic and bespoke advice to our clients, helping them to achieve their strategic objectives.
Operating seamlessly across our UK and overseas offices and drawing on our trusted international networks, we provide comprehensive support to our clients in merger control and joint ventures; anti-competitive conduct; state aid; competition enforcement and disputes.
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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.
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Shepherd and Wedderburn advised Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult on subsidy control matters.
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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.
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.
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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.
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