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Competition Law - UK
Brian Kennelly KC
Brian Kennelly KC has a superb reputation for his skill in handling competition damages actions. He has experience on both the defendant and claimant side of several of the most important cartel damages cases ongoing in the UK courts, and further earns praise for his advice on a wider range of regulatory or public law cases. Kennelly advises a diverse array of clients including those from the financial services and automotive sectors.
Strengths
"Brian is absolutely one of the best at the competition Bar, and I use him wherever I can. He is incredibly smart, very commercial, and combines those attributes well with a natural charm which clients and judges consistently warm to."
"Brian is a supremely accomplished advocate, has an easy manner with the court, and a full grasp of his brief. He is also very approachable, happy to answer questions, and has an excellent knowledge of all aspects of competition law."
"He always stays calm and takes a sensible approach. He is highly intelligent and has the good ability to read the room."
"Brian is an excellent strategic thinker and was a real pleasure to work with. He is accessible, good-humoured and committed to client service."
"He is a real class act, who is extremely clever, very hard-working and focused on understanding what the client wants."