Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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CMS assists clients with the competition aspects of corporate transactions, including obtaining merger clearance and NSIA approval. The law firm also advises on CMA behavioural investigations and assists with challenges to fines imposed by the authority. The team is also able to represent clients in competition law disputes, often collaborating with members of the firm's litigation department. The London office of CMS often works alongside the law firm's other offices across the UK and globally on competition law matters.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for Jaguar Land Rover on parallel investigations by the CMA and European Commission related to possible infringements by end-of-life vehicles.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS provides clear and commercial advice that is delivered in a manner that can be easily shared with non-legal stakeholders."
"CMS has delivered great collaboration and is doing a wonderful job."
"CMS is a solid law firm that is very user-friendly and knows us as a business."
"Given the very wide scope of this matter, the team was able to bring in and coordinate many disciplines to ensure a successful conclusion."
"The team is quick to respond and meet deadlines."
"CMS provides clear and commercial advice that is delivered in a manner that can be easily shared with non-legal stakeholders."
"CMS has delivered great collaboration and is doing a wonderful job."
"CMS is a solid law firm that is very user-friendly and knows us as a business."
"Given the very wide scope of this matter, the team was able to bring in and coordinate many disciplines to ensure a successful conclusion."
"The team is quick to respond and meet deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Sher acts for clients on the merger control and National Security and Investment Act aspects of corporate transactions. He also acts for clients that are subject to CMA investigations and assists with subsequent appeals to the CAT against enforcement decisions.
"Brian Sher is very attentive, understands the law and the process and is very detail-oriented and methodical. He is very good with the details and goes out of his way to keep you updated."
"Every word he says is measured and impactful."
"Brian Sher offers great support. He is knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive and he delivered a fantastic result."
"Brian Sher has a great breadth of experience and a calm, persuasive manner that plays well with regulators."
"Brian Sher is just a high-class performer!"