Competition Law

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 abuse of dominant positions or restrictive agreements.

"Ali Nikpay is one of the top competition law specialists in London."

"He is as good as it gets. He knows about lots of areas and his ability to combine that knowledge into how an authority will view things is invaluable."

"Ali Nikpay is a great lawyer."

"I would put him at or near the top of the list of lawyers I would recommend. He understands better than anyone how competition authorities think and is very strategic."

"Ali's ability to see round corners and think three or more steps ahead is brilliant and very helpful both in the actual delivery of the right results but, equally importantly, in terms of the management of boards, stakeholders and deal strategy."

Deirdre Taylor has a broad competition practice, advising clients on CMA investigations, as well as assisting with merger control filings and FDI notifications. She also acts for clients on market inquiries.

"She's very good at having a gut feeling for how the CMA will see bumps in the road."

"She has a really encyclopedic knowledge of competition law."

"She is a good drafter, very clear and structured."

"I really like Deirdre Taylor who is the master of the detail and incredibly hard-working."