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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Competition Law

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Competition Law - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher assists clients with obtaining merger clearance for several high-value transactions. The law firm also has experience with foreign direct investment notifications. In addition the team has experience in behavioural matters, including assisting clients with CMA market investigations and defending them against allegations of breaching competition law. It is a popular choice with private equity houses as well as with clients from the technology and media sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Hologic on the competition law and foreign direct investment aspects of its proposed acquisition of Endomagnetics.

Strengths

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  • The team's advice has been excellent. The lawyers give the right blend of regulatory advice while also understanding the changing landscape and know that everything isn't black and white.

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  • We chose the Gibson Dunn team not just because we were impressed with the deep knowledge of the law, but more importantly because of the firm's clear superiority in how to get to successful outcomes.

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  • Gibson Dunn has strong technical lawyers with also a commercial mindset.

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  • Gibson Dunn’s antitrust practice stands out for its strategic insight, regulatory credibility, and cross-border strength.

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  • Gibson Dunn is able to take on the most complex and sophisticated domestic and international competition matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ali Nikpay
    Ali Nikpay

    Ali Nikpay

    Ali Nikpay stands out for his ability to assist clients with obtaining competition law clearance for high-value mergers, often acting for private equity houses. He also advises clients on CMA market investigations, as well as matters involving allegations of abuses of dominant positions or restrictive agreements and competition law disputes.

    • Ali Nikpay has a wealth of experience in the UK and the EU. He has an instant grasp of the key facts and the implications of those arguments for the case.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • He is one of the cleverest lawyers I've ever met. He is patient and calm and has fostered a lovely working environment.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • Ali Nikpay is a standout antitrust practitioner. He combines deep regulatory expertise with a strategic, commercially-attuned approach.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • Ali Nikpay is absolutely top-notch. He is really sharp, great at cutting through complex issues and can win the respect of even the toughest boards.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • He is one of the top practitioners in the UK with exceptional judgment and a deep understanding of the CMA.

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  • Deirdre Taylor
    Deirdre Taylor

    Deirdre Taylor

    Deirdre Taylor has a broad competition practice, advising clients on CMA investigations, as well as assisting with merger control filings and FDI notifications. She has a number of clients from the TMT sector.

    • Deirdre Taylor is extremely organised, clear and logical. She is quick to understand arguments, and is able to communicate those arguments in the elegant and compelling way needed to win cases.

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    • Deirdre Taylor is super smart and hard working. Her previous experience at the CMA was really helpful.

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    • Deirdre Taylor is one of the cleverest, as well as nicest lawyers in the city. Her work product is always of the highest quality and she's also super fast.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • She has sound judgment, deep knowledge of the relevant law, and a great sense of how issues fit into the bigger picture for our company.

      Competition Law respondentEurope

    • She is very clever, hardworking and very responsive.

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