Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
About
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland is well-versed in supporting multinational companies with their most challenging, strategic and complex competition law mandates. This includes investigations, competition litigation, merger control, compliance, advisory, subsidy control, national security and foreign direct investment.
With over 100 lawyers across the US, Europe, UK, Middle East, Asia and Africa, we offer the peace of mind of a global team that means that no matter when – or where – you need us, we are on hand to support you.
Our lawyers have strong relationships with the CMA, FCA, PSR, Commission and other regulators globally, and several of our team members are former regulators. We are at the forefront of legal developments, actively engaging in consultations and roundtable discussions with regulators and advising government on new legislation. We understand the way regulators work and maintain a strong network of contacts with key decision makers at competition authorities around the world.
Recent work highlights include:
- advising Sepura Limited in respect of an investigation and infringement decision by Ofcom
- defending First Rand, MotoNovo Finance and Aldermore plc on defending an application for opt-out collective proceedings in the CAT for c.£200 million
- appearing before the CMA to advise on major mergers such as representing SSS Public Safety Limited in securing CMA phase 2 clearance for its acquisition by NEC Software Solutions
Chambers Review
Eversheds has a broad competition law practice that encompasses advising clients on CMA merger reviews and FDI filings, as well as defending them in investigations into possible breaches of competition law. The law firm has a number of clients from the retail and transportation sectors. The team also assists with competition compliance matters, including advising on distribution strategies. It is able to leverage competition law experts based both in London and in Leeds to serve clients across the UK.
Work Highlights
- Eversheds Sutherland advised SSS Public Safety on the CMA review of its proposed acquisition by NECSWS.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I really like working with them. I think the lawyers are really impressive and they have a really nice attitude."
"It's a very pleasant firm to work with that is very capable."
"The team was highly motivated, knowledgeable, and delivered against the expectations that were set."
"I really like working with them. I think the lawyers are really impressive and they have a really nice attitude."
"It's a very pleasant firm to work with that is very capable."
"The team was highly motivated, knowledgeable, and delivered against the expectations that were set."
Notable Practitioners
Ros Kellaway defends clients in investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or exchange of information. She also acts on merger clearance filings and foreign direct investment notifications. She further assists with competition compliance and distribution strategies.
"She knows the substantive and procedural elements of competition at UK and EU levels and is very good with clients."
"Ros Kellaway is very good on the behavioural side."
Peter Harper often assists clients with merger clearance mandates, including advising on phase I and II reviews before the CMA. He also acts on competition compliance matters.
"He just has really good instincts for how a regulator will react. He is particularly straight-talking and will push clients to get the best for themselves, which they appreciate when there is a lot at stake."
"Peter is very focused on client service, he is relentlessly thinking about what the best strategy is for the client."
"Peter is great to work with, he always delivers sound advice and has a good understanding of the industry and the commercial aspects."
Julia Woodward-Carlton enters the rankings following her recent work representing clients in CMA investigations into alleged cartels and into complicated merger clearance reviews. She also advises clients on sector inquiries before UK regulators.
"She's very intelligent and will think around a problem a lot. She will make sure she has all the angles. She wants to get the best for her clients."
"She has a really good understanding of the client's space and uses layman's terms to bring quick reassurance that nobody is in trouble."
"She's an incredibly nice, easy-to-get-on-with person and an effective communicator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland
UK
Members
Provided by Eversheds Sutherland
Christopher Murray
Claire Morgan
Elizabeth Marshall
Elizabeth Coleman
James Lindop
Jessica Martin