Competition Law - UK
What the team is known for
Euclid has a broad competition law practice covering merger clearance filings, foreign direct investment notifications, the compliance of distribution agreements and behavioural investigations by the CMA and other regulatory authorities. The team often collaborates with the firm's office in Brussels on multinational matters. The law firm also has experience in National Security and Investment Act mandates.
Strengths
"The lawyers are always very responsive and provide an excellent service."
"The team has great experience and knowledge of the functioning of the CMA."
"The lawyers are extremely responsive, set the expectations well and advised us well."
Work highlights
Euclid assisted the London Stock Exchange Group with the clearance of its acquisition of Quantile after a CMA phase II investigation.
Notable practitioners
Oliver Bretz represents clients in CMA cartel investigations as well as advising on the UK merger clearance aspects of multi-jurisdictional transactions. "He is extremely experienced, hands-on and fluent in English, German and French, which is very helpful. He is a pleasure to work with."
