Competition Law - The Regions
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What the Team is Known For
The competition team at DWF is spread across various regional offices across the North of England. It is renowned for its strong state aid practice, as well as its knowledge of the UK subsidy control regime. DWF regularly represents funding organisations such as local authorities and public sector bodies across the regions, as well as grant recipients.
Strengths
DWF really stands out as the market leaders.
The lawyers are approachable and sensitive to the issues that can affect this type of large-scale project. They always take the time to ensure that the necessary information is digestible and clear.
DWF is second to none in many areas. The firm has gone to great lengths to develop strong, personable relationships with our staff and services, and to understand our business in depth.
DWF is the number one choice nationally for subsidy control law.
The team is very pragmatic in approach and is able to communicate complex issues to clients and third parties.
Work Highlights
DWF advised the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on the subsidy control aspects of a number of grant projects.
Notable practitioners
Jonathan Branton heads the competition department at DWF and splits his time between Leeds and Ireland. He has a market-leading reputation for his expertise in state aid and subsidy control, frequently representing local councils and other public bodies.
He is extremely highly regarded for state aid.
I don't think there's anyone in the country with his depth of expertise, and he's the number one person to go to for me.
He is very pragmatic, commercially astute, and completely all over the details of legislation and case law.
Jonathan Branton was a pleasure to work with. At all times he was approachable and very happy to discuss the advice being provided to ensure it met our needs and was understandable by all involved.
He always provided detailed and timely advice and showed a genuine interest in, and commitment to, the project.
