Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is widely recognized as a leading competition practice in the UK market and a peer of the 'Magic Circle' firms in London, significantly contributing to the firm's standing as a 'Top 5 Global Elite' firm ranking. The practice handles transactional, investigatory, behavioral, and litigious matters at both UK and EU level, as well as acting as a hub for global coordination strategies on behalf of our clients due to the ability of our unmatched international network.
The team consistently receives positive feedback in relation to their depth of expertise, cross-border capability, and commerciality. We are known for standing out as the market-leaders in this area for good reason:
- Valued by clients for our ability to handle complex local (CMA/EC) and international mandates: Our London practitioners help get the deal through swiftly and efficiently, developing the optimal filing strategy and merger control approach in relation to mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.
- A cross sector of industry experience for the world's leading corporates: The practice works with a broad roster of multinational clients who benefit from the strong antitrust & industry expertise and experience across key sectors
- Leading foreign investment review practice: We have been at the forefront of managing foreign investment reviews both globally and in respect of the new national security and investment regime in the UK.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie often assists clients with merger control filings and FDI notifications, including representing clients in phase II reviews before the CMA. Clients benefit from the law firm's broad global network for transactions that require filing in multiple jurisdictions. In addition, the law firm acts for clients on sector inquiries and the competition compliance aspects of distribution agreements. The team also has experience in appeals against authority decisions and in follow-on damages claims. It has a number of clients from the technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Sika on merger control proceedings before 18 competition authorities in relation to its EUR5.3 billion acquisition of MBCC from Lone Star.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Due to the team's intimate knowledge of different businesses, it is able to understand complex questions and apply its knowledge to provide clear and understandable advice that is solution-oriented."
"Baker McKenzie has a strong capacity to partner with the client and understand the business needs."
"The team was always very quick and effective in responding to sophisticated and complex questions in due time, always working to tight deadlines."
"Baker McKenzie houses a fantastic team with a huge breadth and range of experience."
"The team provided clear, commercially driven and thoughtful advice. It is an excellent sounding board."
"Due to the team's intimate knowledge of different businesses, it is able to understand complex questions and apply its knowledge to provide clear and understandable advice that is solution-oriented."
"Baker McKenzie has a strong capacity to partner with the client and understand the business needs."
"The team was always very quick and effective in responding to sophisticated and complex questions in due time, always working to tight deadlines."
"Baker McKenzie houses a fantastic team with a huge breadth and range of experience."
"The team provided clear, commercially driven and thoughtful advice. It is an excellent sounding board."
Notable Practitioners
Samantha Mobley assists clients with merger clearance and FDI filings, as well as advising on sector inquiries and appeals against authority decisions.
"Samantha Mobley is very attentive to the details. She brings in the right legal resources, is very experienced and is often very pragmatic and resourceful."
"Samantha Mobley is a brilliant antitrust lawyer with a strong capacity to connect with clients, create a positive partnership based on trust and understand the business needs."
"She is very helpful and I know that I am in good hands when I call her with a difficult issue. She is just a terrific partner."
"Samantha Mobley's strategic guidance and wise counsel were much appreciated."
"She is open-minded, innovative and creative in finding the best solution."
Luis Gomez often assists clients with merger clearance notifications to the CMA as well as foreign direct investment filings. He notably represents large multinationals from the natural resources and telecoms sectors.
"Luis Gomez has deep knowledge and expertise of our business, is very pragmatic and provides value-added advice."
"His analytical skills and depth of knowledge are exceptional but he can apply them in a commercial way."
"I am confident that he can talk to businesspeople in a way that they can understand the advice."
"Luis Gomez is just great. He is very close to us and is a great lawyer."
"Luis Gomez is very experienced and has strong commercial awareness. He anticipated the issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Anthony Gamble
Eva Warden
Francesca Richmond
James Robinson
Mara Ghiorghies
Robert Eriksson
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