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Competition Law: Litigation

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Competition Law: Litigation - London (Firms)

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling is involved 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 and litigation related to damages claims and class actions. It is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical, sporting and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling defended Deutsche Telekom in a claim brought by the administrators of Phone 4U, alleging that the client, along with other UK mobile network operators, conspired to put Phones 4U out of business.

Strengths

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The competition lawyers at Covington & Burling understand commercial fact-patterns and can explain regulations and exemptions in a digestible way.

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The team has strong legal knowledge and also takes a very commercial approach.

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Covington & Burling's responsiveness and real understanding of how the business works means they have developed a highly attuned radar to what the real risks are for the business.

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The team is extremely skilled in handling complex anti-trust matters spanning across multiple jurisdictions and competition regimes.

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Every Covington competition lawyer we have worked with has been engaged, knowledgeable, and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Louise Freeman
3
Louise Freeman
3
Band 3

Louise Freeman represents defendants in high-profile class actions and damages actions arising from cartel investigations. She regularly assists clients from the telecoms, technology and finance sectors.

Louise Freeman is one of the savviest litigators in London. She has very strong strategic and technical nous.

Louise brings competition litigation expertise to the team and she is a really clever and clear thinker.

Louise really impressive. She has great instincts and is good with clients.

Louise is absolutely outstanding. She delivers a Rolls Royce level service and clients have supreme confidence in her.

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James Marshall
5
James Marshall
5
Band 5

James Marshall of Covington & Burling assists clients with merger clearance and foreign direct investment notifications. He is well equipped to handle multi-jurisdictional mandates.

James Marshall is very helpful. He understands our way of working and risk appetite. He doesn't over complicate things and suggests practical solutions that will work with our situation.

He is very responsive, pragmatic and a pleasure to deal with.

James Marshall is the most responsive lawyer I have ever worked with and he is incredibly knowledgeable, asking insightful questions that demonstrate a deep understanding of the issues.

His documents are well drafted advice and he is responsive to requests for support.

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James Marshall
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James Marshall
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Louise Freeman
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Louise Freeman
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