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Competition Law: Litigation - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance remains a particularly popular choice for clients from the financial services, telecommunications and technology sectors for competition law matters. The law firm offers market-leading expertise in Phase I and II merger clearance investigations before the CMA, in addition to acting on high-value foreign direct investment filings. The law firm's wider network of offices facilitates the in-house coordination of pan-European or transatlantic merger filings. The team further stands out for its ability to assist clients with CMA investigations into alleged breaches of competition law and market studies. In addition, it represents both claimants and defendants in contentious matters before the CAT, as well as acting on a number of appeals against CMA fines, often in the pharmaceutical sector.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance represented Amazon Web Services in the CMA's investigation into the supply of cloud services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nelson Jung
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Nelson Jung
2
Band 2

Nelson Jung often represents high-profile clients from the technology sector in competition law investigations before various UK authorities. He also advises clients on merger clearance filings, including those that require Phase II clearance.

Nelson Jung has a lot of industry knowledge and know-how. The breadth of his knowledge and experience means he can provide meaningful solutions to complex problems.

Nelson Jung is a great communicator, who understands the importance of clear and compelling narratives in merger clearance. He works tirelessly to ensure the right outcome for his clients.

He's great operator and someone I have tremendous respect for.

Philipp Girardet
3
Philipp Girardet
3
Band 3

Philipp Girardet joined Clifford Chance in December 2024. He assists clients with merger clearance mandates, including representing third parties in merger reviews.

Philipp Girardet provides actionable, risk-based advice that clients can use rather than just citing the theory or law. He's extremely responsive and efficient.

Philipp Girardet is a very knowledgeable yet practical competition lawyer who provides legal advice tailored to each business’s needs.

Philipp Girardet combines first-rate legal skills with an equally excellent commercial understanding of business needs, which is key in order to deliver comprehensive advice.

4
Samantha Ward
4
Band 4

Samantha Ward enters the rankings this year on the back of an impressive workload and strong feedback. She is an experienced commercial litigator who specialises in competition disputes. She has recently defended major cases relating to alleged cartels and collusion across a broad spectrum of industries including for a number of financial institutions and has additional experience acting for plaintiffs.

Samantha Ward is absolutely top drawer. She's intelligent, empathetic, experienced and a joy to work with.

Samantha Ward is incredibly competent, all over everything.

She is able to marshal a large team of talented lawyers and deliver massive litigation with ease.

Samantha Ward is extremely smart and she proactively explores innovative concepts.

She is a competition expert with no problem running big ticket cases.

5
Michael Grenfell
5
Band 5

Michael Grenfell is an authority on the UK competition regulation environment thanks to his extensive experience working at the CMA. He advises clients on major merger control matters.

He is a very strong addition to the Clifford Chance team.

Michael Grenfell delivers expertise, flexibility and a business-oriented mindset.

Sue Hinchliffe
5
Sue Hinchliffe
5
Band 5

Sue Hinchliffe joins the rankings this year following her work on the competition implications of major mergers and acquisitions in the financial services and energy sectors.

She is an excellent lawyer with huge commercial knowledge and has a down-to-earth approach.

Sue Hinchliffe is a very approachable and knowledgeable advisor who is always available for her clients. She is great at explaining technical points in a way that is easy for clients to understand.

Sue Hinchliffe is really good at calming the waters and managing clients.

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Stavroula Vryna
U
Up and Coming

Stavroula Vryna enters the rankings this year on the back of notable activity assisting asset managers with merger control filings. She has further experience representing clients in CMA investigations, particularly in the technology sector.

Stavroula Vryna is an exceptional partner.

She has the most excellent manner. She's really good at getting in the weeds, gets through complicated detail quickly and provides excellent advice.

Stavroula Vryna is a pleasure to work with: highly intelligent, hard-working, responsive and collaborative.

Ben Jasper
Ben Jasper
Associates to watch

Senior associate Ben Jasper represents large multinationals in litigation arising out of abuse of dominance, anti-competitive behaviour and excessive pricing claims, as well as subsequent appeals. Clients from the TMT, finance and pharmaceutical sectors rely on his expertise.

Ben Jasper is one of the most impressive competition associates you will come across. He produces a staggering output and through a case he becomes an expert in specialist principles.

Ben Jasper is an excellent competition lawyer who we trust with the most significant matters.

Ben Jasper is an absolutely top-class competition lawyer. He is strategically astute, commercial and indefatigable. Any commercial client facing a complex competition dispute could do no better.

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Competition Law

Nelson Jung
2
Nelson Jung
2
Band 2
Philipp Girardet
3
Philipp Girardet
3
Band 3
5
Michael Grenfell
5
Band 5
Sue Hinchliffe
5
Sue Hinchliffe
5
Band 5
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Stavroula Vryna
U
Up and Coming
Competition Law: Litigation

4
Samantha Ward
4
Band 4
Ben Jasper
Ben Jasper
Associates to watch