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Brodies LLP

Competition Law

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Brodies LLP

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Our lawyers support clients with important and complex areas of competition law, combining our practical experience and regulatory insight with clients' understanding of their own markets to ensure compliance, secure clearances, address rule breaches and resolve disputes. We work collaboratively with our clients to help them comply with competition law in ways that focus on and facilitate their commercial aims. 

We advise on EU and UK competition law in areas including cartels and other potentially anti-competitive arrangements, the abuse of dominant market positions, cartel damages actions and market investigations. 

We have an excellent track record of obtaining deal-critical merger clearances for M&A projects, and are also experienced in handling business critical matters such as dawn raids and internal investigations.

We support both public and private sector clients with procurement and State aid matters, in contentious and non-contentious situations.



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Competition Law - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Brodies is a law firm based in Edinburgh whose competition practice is well known for advising public bodies on subsidy control matters, as well as representing defendants in high-profile cartel follow-on damages claims. It regularly acts for clients on merger control processes, in addition to National Security and Investment Act filings. Its lawyers also demonstrate expertise in competition compliance matters and dawn raids, often acting for industry associations on issues such as information exchange.

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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies advised Falkirk Council on the subsidy control aspects of the creation of an offshore wind power marshalling and manufacturing hub.

Strengths

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  • The team is able to distil complex legal issues and present them in an understandable manner and provide options for ways through complex issues.

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  • The lawyers possess exceptional theoretical skills and have a comprehensive understanding of the law.

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  • It is a trustworthy firm with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

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  • The competition team within Brodies is second to none and has deep knowledge and an ability to apply that knowledge accurately, clearly and succinctly to make it fit with our own requirements.

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  • Brodies was world class all round in the work they carried out for our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Livingstone
    Charles Livingstone

    Charles Livingstone

    Charles Livingstone stands out for his ability to handle high-profile follow-on damages actions. He is also very well regarded by public bodies and educational establishments for his work on subsidy control topics. He has further experience in the competition law aspects of corporate transactions.

    • We are very impressed with his advice and commercial awareness, which has been invaluable to our business of late.

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    • He was exceptional, providing our business with strong support and understanding during a very difficult time, ultimately leading to a successful outcome.

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    • Charles Livingstone offers brilliant legal competence, in-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding of technical aspects of the law.

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  • Jamie Dunne
    Jamie Dunne

    Jamie Dunne

    Jamie Dunne is particularly active in subsidy control matters and merger clearance filings. He has further experience assisting clients with competition law compliance mandates. He often represents clients from the energy and natural resources sector.

    • Jamie Dunne is really great to work with.

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    • His knowledge and commercial awareness are excellent and the delivery of support is provided in a practical, pragmatic and positive manner.

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    • He is approachable, helpful and efficient.

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