Matthew Levitt
Europe Guide 2024
Band 5 : Competition: EU
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About
Provided by Matthew Levitt
Practice Areas
Matthew Levitt helps clients navigate the increasingly challenging international antitrust environment. He helps clients develop and deliver the joined-up strategies which are essential when faced with the growing power of antitrust authorities globally and their increased ability to coordinate enforcement activity in international investigations and merger clearance processes. He is described by interviewees as a "very good competition lawyer" who is "very thorough in investigation" (Chambers), and has successfully handled cutting-edge cases through the EU and UK appeals processes.
Matthew handles abuse of dominance complaints and investigations, international cartel investigations and follow-on damages actions, international merger control processes, and regulatory appeals in the energy sector.
Career
BA (1989) and Bachelor of Civil Law (1990), Oxford University
Professional Memberships
England & Wales, Ireland, Brussels (A list)
Chambers Review
Europe
Matthew Levitt has defended major companies in EU cartel investigations in various sectors, including shipping and technology. He also has experience advising on block exemption regulations, abuse of dominance cases and merger clearance filings. Qualified in England and Wales, he additionally assists clients with damages actions, antitrust investigations and mergers before the CMA and the CAT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is always willing to go the extra mile to get what we need done. He is very personable and flexible."
"He is always willing to go the extra mile to get what we need done. He is very personable and flexible."