Competition Law

Nicholas Levy splits his time between the firm's offices in Brussels and London. He has particular experience in phase II merger clearance mandates before the CMA, as well as advising third-party intervenors on high-value reviews. He further acts for clients on CMA market studies, and also has experience representing them before the European courts in challenges to authority decisions.

"He is a class act."

"He is very smart and strategic and very good at thinking about all of the broader aspects of the case to get the best result."

"He has a really good client manner and is very good at keeping a handle on the bigger picture."

"He's definitely one of the brightest competition lawyers out there."

Jackie Holland joins the rankings on the back of notable activity in obtaining competition law clearance for high-value corporate transactions. She also frequently represents technology sector clients in CMA investigations.

"She has insight, authority and a manner that is compelling."

"She is excellent on the detail and unflappable, so calm under the pressure."

"She has a very practical approach and can look through complexity and makes it clear what we need to do to move things forward."

"Jackie provides excellent service and her advice is commercially balanced and pragmatic."

Paul Gilbert often assists clients with the merger clearance aspects of high-value transactions, as well as advising plaintiffs on allegations of abuse of dominance.

"He is a very personable lawyer who achieves excellent results and is always focused on the most efficient outcomes for his clients."

"He has got an excellent client manner and a very good way of dealing with competition law authorities."

Paul Stuart joins the rankings on the back of his recent experience defending high-profile clients in prominent follow-on damages claims and class actions. He often appears before the CAT, but has further experience representing clients in appeals before the CJEU and GCEU.

"He is an excellent litigator - he is very insightful on the presentation of evidence, is easy to work with and has a deep understanding of the economics of damages."

"He is smart, responsive, calm and convincing, and very pleasant to work with."

"I think Paul is highly intelligent but he is also calm and collected around this intelligence, which is very reassuring for a client."