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Competition: EU - Belgium
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Slaughter and May's competition teams in Brussels and London often work closely together on high-value mergers that are likely to attract considerable scrutiny from the CMA and the EC. The law firm has also acted on antitrust investigations, often involving alleged breaches of Article 102. Slaughter and May's lawyers additionally assist third-party interveners with EGC cases seeking to overturn merger clearance decisions or appeals of EC abuse of dominance decisions taken against IT sector clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May represented Booking in the EU and UK merger control proceedings of its USD1.6 billion acquisition of eTraveli.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Anna Lyle-Smythe
3
Band 3

Anna Lyle-Smythe acts as head of the Slaughter and May Brussels office where she draws upon her skill to assist clients from a broad range of sectors, including technology and aviation. She is admitted to practice both in the UK and in Brussels, and she often advises on merger control filings made to the CMA or to the EC. She has further experience acting for clients on cartel and abuse of dominance investigations.

"Anna Lyle-Smythe is very much a trusted adviser and someone we turn to for important matters."

"She works phenomenally hard, has a huge amount of drive and is super intelligent. The team really likes working with her."

"Anna Lyle-Smythe is excellent. She is smart, a clear communicator and strategic. I think very highly of her."

"She is an impressive operator."

3
Jordan Ellison
3
Band 3

Moving up in the rankings is Jordan Ellison who is a Brussels-based, English law-qualified lawyer advising on phase II merger investigations undertaken by the CMA or by the EC. He also stands out for his work representing clients in antitrust investigations or appealing EC abuse of dominance decisions taken against IT companies.

"Jordan Ellison is very impressive in all aspects, very rounded and very good to work with."

"Jordan Ellison is very smart and knowledgeable about the law. He is a really nice person to work with."

"It has been super useful to have Jordan Ellison on these strategic matters."

"It is his ability to cut to the chase really. Competition law is a very particular beast where you can get caught up in the detail and jargon but what I find with him is that because he has such good understanding of the marketplace, he can put the legal advice into a practical context."

"I really enjoy working with him. He is an extremely good client manager and always follows up."

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Kerry O’Connell
U
Up and Coming

Kerry O’Connell makes her debut in the rankings this year with positive market support and a solid practice advising clients on antitrust investigations and merger clearance proceedings before the European Commission, including phase II proceedings.

"She is personable and sensible. What really stands out is her ability to express things clearly and quickly."

"Kerry O'Connell is very thorough and collaborative."

"Kerry O'Connell is excellent as well. I am really impressed by her."

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Belgium

Competition: EU

3
Anna Lyle-Smythe
3
Band 3
3
Jordan Ellison
3
Band 3
U
Kerry O’Connell
U
Up and Coming