Hogan Lovells, Competition Law | Chambers UK Profile

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Competition Law - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a broad competition law practice that includes advising clients on merger notifications to the CMA and representing them in investigations into alleged breaches of competition law. The law firm is also active in competition litigation matters, representing defendants in follow-on damages claims and collective actions. Team members have further experience handling mandates under the new UK subsidy control regime.

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Work Highlights

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Hogan Lovells represented Vodafone in dismissing a stand-alone competition damages case brought by Phones 4u before the High Court.

Strengths

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We have a long-standing relationship with Hogan Lovells due to its expertise, pragmatic approach and focus on the task.

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UK

Hogan Lovells offers a very strong balance between the clients' objectives and what is actually achievable.

Competition Law respondent
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They work with us as if they were part of our team.

Competition Law respondent
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Hogan Lovells is well resourced in competition law and I would say ably equipped to deal with both complex and sophisticated matters in an organised and pragmatic way.

Competition Law respondent
UK

Hogan Lovells is very seamless in putting teams together, good at working on big cases and very pleasant to work with.

Competition Law respondent
UK

We have a long-standing relationship with Hogan Lovells due to its expertise, pragmatic approach and focus on the task.

Competition Law respondent
UK

Hogan Lovells offers a very strong balance between the clients' objectives and what is actually achievable.

Competition Law respondent
UK

They work with us as if they were part of our team.

Competition Law respondent
UK

Hogan Lovells is well resourced in competition law and I would say ably equipped to deal with both complex and sophisticated matters in an organised and pragmatic way.

Competition Law respondent
UK

Hogan Lovells is very seamless in putting teams together, good at working on big cases and very pleasant to work with.

Competition Law respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Suyong Kim

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Suyong Kim is an esteemed practitioner who often assists clients with obtaining merger clearance from the CMA, in addition to foreign direct investment filings.

It is her level of experience; she has clearly done so many international merger control matters. She has lots of knowledge you can rely on.

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Edward Coulson

Band 1

Edward Coulson possesses a noteworthy reputation for acting on behalf of plaintiffs in damages claims arising from cartel activities and defending clients in damages actions before the UK High Court. He also has particular experience on the defence side of stand-alone actions.

I was impressed by his strategic nous and courage as a litigator. He knew which button to press to get the best result for the client, had a steely resolve and held firm in difficult moments.

He understands the strategy, has a forensic eye for detail and provides an unbelievable depth of understanding which sets him apart.

Edward Coulson is approachable, knowledgeable, calm and measured. He is an excellent partner to work with.

Edward Coulson is a fantastic and experienced competition litigator who really knows his stuff.

What Edward Coulson has been absolutely sensational at is really putting this case into layman's terms so we as a business can make informed business decisions that relate to the case.

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Nicholas Heaton

Band 2

Nicholas Heaton often defends clients from the technology and automotive sectors in follow-on damages claims and class actions. He also has experience acting for plaintiffs in disputes around subsidies.

He just draws on this vast repository of lived experience. He is very decisive and is really prepared to turn an issue over in discussions.

I rate him very highly; he is very technically strong.

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Christopher Hutton

Band 3

Christopher Hutton represents clients in litigation concerning potential abuses of dominance or cartel involvement, as well as in subsequent damages claims. He frequently acts for clients from the financial sector and additionally advises on market reviews and antitrust investigations.

He is very hard-working, can crack the whip and has inner steel.

He is very experienced and knowledgeable in competition law, and he is quite forward-thinking.

He is very able, knows what he is doing and fights in the client's corner.

He is knowledgeable, calm and has a very measured approach, being able to explain complex issues in a clear way to in-house lawyers and business clients.

Christopher Hutton is down to earth, a good communicator and he also listens closely.

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Angus Coulter

Band 5

Angus Coulter advises clients on anti-competitive behaviour and restrictive covenants, as well as assisting with phase I merger clearance reviews. In addition, he assists clients with competition compliance issues.

Angus Coulter is a very reliable competition lawyer.

Angus Coulter showed incredible foresight.

I think he is very personable, which is very helpful. He is approachable, calm and pragmatic and I value all of these things. I do like his approach; he is focused on what we need.

Angus Coulter is a very wise pair of hands on these issues. He is very good and knows his stuff.

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