UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Dentons
The department is best known for:
Contentious competition law: previous submissions have mentioned successful challenges of regulators (Skyscanner v CMA/OFT; Stagecoach v CC; Nynas v European Commission; C&C against the Portman Group).
Breadth of competition law issues we can handle. Demonstrably involved in merger control; in financial services and competition law issues; in making leniency applications; in compliance; in competition aspects of vertical supply chains.
We have a body of experience and expertise, which is strengthening and expanding. We have experience in relation to platforms, big data, financial services, transport and State aid that is not rivalled by other Scottish competition teams. Our team has been involved in a number of high-profile litigation cases in recent years, as further evidence of real breadth and quality of experience, and the depth of our resources means that we are well placed to handle significant investigations, something we believe only London teams are capable of to the same extent.
Provided by Chambers
Across its offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, the Dentons team assists with a broad scope of competition law work. The law firm particularly stands out for its ability to handle high-profile contentious competition law matters, often on behalf of defendants. It additionally acts on merger control and foreign direct investment filings, as well as subsidy control mandates.
Provided by Chambers
Dentons represented Mercedes-Benz in follow-on damages litigation related to the European Commission's trucks cartel investigation.
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The team at Dentons dialled into the nuances of our industry and business. The lawyers consistently have a holistic approach and provide us with practical, commercial advice.
The team's advice on complex matters cuts through to the heart of the issue, and is practical, with a real common-sense approach, drawing upon extensive regulatory experience.
We appreciated the pragmatic but legally sound competition advice delivered in a way which can be easily understood by various people within the client.
The team really stands out for its ability to provide accurate and digestible advice on highly complex issues.
The team at Dentons consistently shows it is able to handle complex and sensitive matters with a pragmatic approach, and gives solution-oriented advice.
Provided by Chambers
Glasgow-based Melanie Martin frequently assists clients with competition law compliance queries, particularly around the compliance of commercial agreements. She has further experience advising on merger control and FDI filings.
Melanie Martin provides clear and pragmatic advice with the context of our business at the forefront of her advice.
Competition Law
Provided by Dentons
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