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

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Competition Law - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie often assists clients with merger control filings before the CMA and FDI notifications. 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 behavioural investigations and the competition compliance aspects of distribution agreements. It has a number of clients from the natural resources and media sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie acted for Shell on both a phase I CMA investigation and a NSIA notification following the sale of the client's shares in a gas asset portfolio in the UK Southern North Sea.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Samantha Mobley
3
Samantha Mobley
Head of Competition Law
3
Band 3

Samantha Mobley assists clients with merger clearance and FDI filings, as well as advising on behavioural investigations before the CMA.

She knows our business very well and is able to anticipate risks that we have not considered due to her vast experience.

Samantha Mobley is my go-to person for any competition related matter in the UK and worldwide.

Samantha Mobley is a very experienced senior partner, particularly on transactional work.

She is very experienced and is excellent with client care.

Luis Gomez
5
Luis Gomez
5
Band 5

Luis Gomez often assists clients with merger clearance notifications to the CMA, as well as foreign direct investment filings. He has further experience in behavioural investigations. He notably represents large multinationals from the natural resources sector.

I cannot rate Luis Gomez highly enough - his ability to handle highly complex situations and explain them in simple terms is a genuine art.

He has an exceptional depth of experience and expertise. He is always strategic in his approach and is credible with business clients while being pragmatic.

Luis Gomez is a super nice guy with excellent knowledge of the market. He takes a lot off my plate.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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London (Firms)

Competition Law

Samantha Mobley
3
Samantha Mobley
Head of Competition Law
3
Band 3
Luis Gomez
5
Luis Gomez
5
Band 5

Members

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Anthony Gamble

Eva Warden

Francesca Richmond

James Robinson

Mara Ghiorghies

Robert Eriksson

Samantha Mobley

Samantha Mobley

Head of Department