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Competition Law

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Competition Law - UK

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Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling enters the rankings this year on the back of the law firm's involvement in a number of large multi-jurisdictional merger clearance mandates, often in cooperation with its offices in the US and Brussels. The team has additional experience advising clients on claims of anti-competitive behaviour and other CMA investigations. Team members also assist clients with foreign direct investment filings. It is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical, sporting and technology sectors.

Notable practitioners

James Marshall is a key contact in the firm's London office.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling defended Deutsche Telekom in a claim brought by the administrators of Phones4U alleging anti-competitive collusion leading to the insolvency of Phones4U.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The international network was an appeal."

Competition Law respondent
Global

"The service levels and responsiveness we experienced have been top-notch."

Competition Law respondent
Global

"Covington are very good at narrowing down complex competition law questions to the key areas of risk so as to provide both legal and practical advice which allows the business to make educated decisions."

Competition Law respondent
Global