Competition Law
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 5
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(020) 7039 5959Chambers Review
Jones Day's London office handles a broad range of competition law matters, including advising clients on obtaining merger clearance approval from the CMA and representing clients in sector studies and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour before various UK regulatory authorities. Team members offer additional experience in competition litigation matters, often defending high-profile financial sector clients in damages actions. The team has experience acting alongside the law firm's other offices in Europe on multinational matters.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day acted for Ubisoft on its acquisition of a divestment remedy offered by Microsoft to the CMA in relation to its acquisition of Activision.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day is one of the law firms you just want to say yes to because you know it will do a good job."
"Whichever member of Jones Day's competition team is advising, they understand the problem and complexity incredibly quickly and are able to provide fast, easy to understand and commercial advice."
"The feedback and advice were always clear. Jones Day could navigate us through the process pretty seamlessly and ultimately help us achieve our desired outcome."
"The Jones Day team is straightforward, easy to communicate with and made up of pleasant people to work with."
"Jones Day is experienced in how to work with clients, very sharp, gets the points you are making quickly and strengthens what you are doing."
"Jones Day is one of the law firms you just want to say yes to because you know it will do a good job."
"Whichever member of Jones Day's competition team is advising, they understand the problem and complexity incredibly quickly and are able to provide fast, easy to understand and commercial advice."
"The feedback and advice were always clear. Jones Day could navigate us through the process pretty seamlessly and ultimately help us achieve our desired outcome."
"The Jones Day team is straightforward, easy to communicate with and made up of pleasant people to work with."
"Jones Day is experienced in how to work with clients, very sharp, gets the points you are making quickly and strengthens what you are doing."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Cotter is particularly known for his experience in litigation matters. He has notable experience defending clients in high-profile follow-on damages cases, particularly in the financial services sector.
"Nicholas Cotter is just fantastic; he is like an extension of our team. He knows everything inside out and back to front."
"Nicholas Cotter is a really impressive litigator. He is calm under pressure, a good negotiator, on top of everything and still very personable and he makes time for you."
"He is absolutely excellent. One of the most hands-on partners who is very involved, understands all the details and is completely on top of the case."
"Nicholas Cotter is vastly experienced in this area."
Mark Jones often advises clients on merger clearance mandates, including acting on CMA phase II investigationsand FDI notifications. He also has experience representing clients in CMA market inquiries and behavioural investigations.
"Mark Jones is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive, advising in a concise and commercial way. His advice could not be more helpful."
"He is incredibly smart and has the ability to explain a complex area of law in a digestible way. He really understands our business and objectives and tailors his advice to that."
"I think the clarity of his advice is what stands out. He is clearly experienced in this space."