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Competition Law - UK
What the Team is Known For
Simmons & Simmons has experience in both contentious and non-contentious competition law matters. The law firm represents clients in damages claims and complaints of anti-competitive behaviour. The team often assists clients with the notification of mergers to the CMA, including advising on phase II reviews.
Strengths
"The Simmons & Simmons team is impressive in grappling with novel issues."
"The team very quickly gets to grips with all the key issues and strategically pulls together the strongest team of lawyers and experts."
Work Highlights
Simmons & Simmons acted for Suez on the phase II CMA investigation into its acquisition by Veolia.
Notable practitioners
Sarah Smith often acts for clients on CMA merger clearance investigations. She offers additional experience in appeals against regulatory decisions, frequently on behalf of clients in the pharmaceutical sector.
"She has the ability to transform big concerns into a language that is understandable by everyone."
"Her understanding of competition law, and her awareness of the market we operate in and the complexities of our business and how we trade, make her invaluable as an adviser to our business."
"She's just very pragmatic and thinks about what is the most efficient way of getting a positive outcome for her clients."
