About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

We are recognised for having one of the world’s leading competition/antitrust, trade and foreign investment practices. Our global team of 100 lawyers offers strategic advice and representation on national and international competition, trade and foreign investment matters. We have market-leading, industry recognised experience across all aspects of competition and trade, including merger control, foreign direct investment (FDI), dawn raids and investigations, abuse of dominance, competition litigation, competitor collaboration, routes to market, compliance, trade and export control, subsidy control / state aid and procurement. With lawyers throughout Asia, Europe, the UK and the US, we can seamlessly cover large-scale domestic and cross-border projects. With matters of competition, trade and foreign investment often central to the ongoing success of an organisation, 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. The team are also at the forefront of legal developments, actively engaging in consultations, roundtable discussions with the regulators and advising Government on new legislation. Indeed, a number of our team members are former regulators. We understand the way regulators work and maintain a strong network of contacts with key decision-makers at competition authorities around the world, including in the US, the UK, Asia and throughout Europe.

Chambers Review

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Competition Law - London (Firms)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland 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 further experience handling competition law class actions. 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 acted for Wolseley on a CMA investigation into the proposed acquisition of Kooltech.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Harper
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Peter Harper
Head of Competition Law
4
Band 4

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 is exceptionally experienced and exceptionally practical in his approach. It's very reassuring with him taking you through the process in a structured and well-organised manner.

Peter Harper's technical knowledge and industry awareness have proven to be invaluable. He consistently delivers a high-quality service and is a pleasure to work with.

Peter Harper just has incredible judgement, which comes from true hard work. He can see the way through and never puts a foot wrong.

He's very good, very straightforward and direct in a good way. He understands the risks and explains them plainly.

He was great at moving the matter along and staying focused. He is very business and results orientated.

Julia Woodward-Carlton
5
Julia Woodward-Carlton
5
Band 5

Julia Woodward-Carlton's recent work includes representing clients in high-profile CMA investigations into alleged cartels and assisting with competition law compliance queries.

Julia Woodward-Carlton is thoughtful and thinks ahead. She's got a real talent for strategic thinking.

She is providing great advice, support and service.

Julia Woodward-Carlton is an expert in her field. She is very responsive and very commercial.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eversheds Sutherland

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London (Firms)

Competition Law

Peter Harper
4
Peter Harper
Head of Competition Law
4
Band 4
Julia Woodward-Carlton
5
Julia Woodward-Carlton
5
Band 5

Members

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Claire Morgan

Elizabeth Coleman

James Lindop

Head of Department

Jessica Martin

Peter Harper

Peter Harper

Head of Department

Clients

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CRH plc

FirstRand Bank Limited

Nisbets Limited

Wolseley UK Limited

Industries

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Automotive

Construction

Consumer

Finance

Public sector

Technology