Chambers Review
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Competition Law - The Regions
What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland is a well-respected law firm with a competition team based in Leeds that has a strong focus on merger control. It assists clients with distribution-related matters and investigations, including abuse of dominance complaints. Its lawyers handle cross-border merger control in collaboration with the firm's other offices. It is a strong choice for clients in the technology, consumer goods and food sectors.
Strengths
The team's approach, friendliness and cost effectiveness are strong qualities.
If we have a big project, they are my port of call.
The team is very much wrapped around us and performs a holistic service, advising us on the response.
Work Highlights
Eversheds assisted the Bettys and Taylors Group with compliance training.
Notable practitioners
Principal Associate Charlie Markillie receives recognition this year following a strong performance in this space. He assists across several matters, spanning acquisitions, merger notice, compliance and information exchange.
Charlie Markillie has got a lovely way about him and can put across the technicalities of the legislation without it bamboozling the individuals hearing it.
Charlie Markillie takes matters seriously and always responds in a timely manner. He really understands the tone we need and applies the law in a way that is understood by our company.
Charlie Markillie is very easy to work with, sensible, pragmatic, knowledgeable and a very decent guy.