Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 6
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Sidley Austin often acts for clients on foreign direct investment filings and merger clearance reviews before the CMA, representing both the transacting parties and interested third parties. The team also assists clients with behavioural investigations and market inquiries before various UK regulatory authorities. The law firm further advises on competition compliance matters such as licensing agreements. The team in London often collaborates with the firm's Brussels office.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin advised Allkem on the competition law aspects of its USD10.6 billion all-stock merger of equals with Livent to form Arcadium Lithium.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is proactive and well organised."
"Sidley Austin is my go-to for competition law guidance. I have total confidence in the team's work."
"We were very impressed with how quickly they got up to speed in our area."
"The team did a very good job of learning about our business and being sensitive to our business requirements."
"Whatever the issue, there is a subject matter expert at Sidley Austin who can manage it."
"The team is proactive and well organised."
"Sidley Austin is my go-to for competition law guidance. I have total confidence in the team's work."
"We were very impressed with how quickly they got up to speed in our area."
"The team did a very good job of learning about our business and being sensitive to our business requirements."
"Whatever the issue, there is a subject matter expert at Sidley Austin who can manage it."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Harrison has particular experience advising clients on foreign direct investment filings before the CMA. He offers additional experience acting on CMA merger reviews and represents clients in behavioural investigations before UK regulators.
"I would say he is very commercial and he has very sound technical knowledge."
"What sets him apart is his ability to look at the transaction as a whole. He is very rarely acting in a vacuum and he can tailor his advice accordingly."
"We were very pleased with Patrick Harrison's overall management of our matter and strong involvement in every aspect of it."
Vincent Brophy often assists clients with merger clearance notifications and foreign direct investment filings. He has further experience in market studies initiated by UK regulatory authorities.
"His experience with a variety of global regulatory regimes and knowledge of what was likely to work are what really set him apart."
"Vincent Brophy is very approachable and available. He maintains a good, cheerful mood and on complex matters, you want someone who is good to work with."
"He has a great wealth of experience."