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Competition Law - UK
6
Band 6
What the team is known for

White & Case enters the rankings this year on the back of its broad competition law practice, with experience representing clients in merger clearance and foreign direct investment filings, as well as in CMA behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. In addition, the law firm has experience in contentious competition law matters, defending clients in follow-on damages actions and collective proceedings. The team often works closely with the firm's well-regarded office in Brussels.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised Avast on the CMA's phase II investigation into its proposed merger with NortonLifeLock.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marc Israel
2
Marc Israel
2
Band 2

Marc Israel moves up in the rankings on the back of his involvement in high-profile CMA phase II merger reviews and in foreign direct investment filings. He has additional experience in CMA behavioural investigations and market studies.

"He manages to translate relatively complex communications into stuff we can all understand as commercial beings."

"He has a rare quality of being very strategic, he gets the business objective we are trying to pursue."

"Marc had a positive approach and looked for solutions, which the client appreciated."

"He is responsive, available, commercial, sound and plugged in."

Charles Balmain
3
Charles Balmain
3
Band 3

Charles Balmain often defends clients in follow-on damages actions arising from European Commission cartel investigations. He also represents clients before the CAT in relation to alleged information exchange and acts for defendants in collective proceedings.

"He has a great ability to quickly understand the issues at stake and to define an appropriate strategy."

Michael Engel
U
Michael Engel
U
Up and Coming

Michael Engel assists clients with merger clearance matters. He joined White & Case in early 2023.

"I think he's very proactive, he's extremely hard-working, stays on top of the matters, he helped us solve problems and had creative solutions to get around them."

"He is thoughtful, highly responsive, practical and efficient. He understands client concerns and offers excellent solutions to difficult issues."

Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP

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Competition Law

Marc Israel
2
Marc Israel
2
Band 2
Michael Engel
U
Michael Engel
U
Up and Coming
Competition Law: Litigation

Charles Balmain
3
Charles Balmain
3
Band 3