Chambers Review
Clifford Chance is well known in the market for its comprehensive coverage of competition law. The firm regularly handles large and often cross-border merger control mandates, including joint venture set-ups, as well as strategic partnership agreements. Furthermore, the team represents clients in antitrust proceedings and investigations by the FCO and the European Commission. Clifford Chance is also increasingly visible in topics such as digital data systems. Its client roster includes prestigious companies from the automotive, pharmaceutical, banking and telecommunications sectors. Its international network further renders the firm an attractive choice for clients seeking multi-jurisdictional assistance.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Trinseo on the merger control notifications for the sale of its synthetic rubber business to Synthos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is very well positioned, with excellent lawyers who look beyond the purely national legal side and know of cartel law in other jurisdictions - it is really a holistic approach."
"The firm is experienced in a broad spectrum of competition law topics and provides pragmatic, business-oriented solutions."
"The team are very responsive and easy to communicate with."
"Clifford Chance is very well positioned, with excellent lawyers who look beyond the purely national legal side and know of cartel law in other jurisdictions - it is really a holistic approach."
"The firm is experienced in a broad spectrum of competition law topics and provides pragmatic, business-oriented solutions."
"The team are very responsive and easy to communicate with."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Besen is widely appreciated for his expertise in cross-border merger control issues. He has further experience in antitrust investigations conducted by the FCO and the European Commission.
"His unconditional service orientation while also offering top technical expertise is to be highlighted."
"With Marc Besen I can really discuss risks and he doesn't make mandates more complicated than they need to be while providing quick and pragmatic support."
"He is very competent, quick and gives clear advice."
Joachim Schütze is highly experienced in handling the competition law aspects of joint venture set-ups while he also handles antitrust disputes. He is sought after by high-profile clients from the automotive and telecommunications sectors.