Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright acts for a strong client base of financial services sector companies on CMA or EC behavioural investigations, including those that follow the trend of increasing activity by the FCA in the enforcement of competition law principles. The team handles cartel damages claims for defendants. It showcases the ability to coordinate merger control filings on a global scale through recent work highlights in the notification of aviation and energy sector joint ventures. The firm demonstrates further experience in Phase II merger investigations carried out by the CMA.
Work Highlights
- Defending Orange in claims brought by the administrators of Phones 4u related to alleged anti-competitive collusive conduct and breach of contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has the ability to advise on multiple complex issues running in parallel and to deal with large volumes of materials with speed and efficiency."
"An approachable and pragmatic team of strategic thinkers. They are great at keeping you ahead of the game."
"The thing I may appreciate the most about the Norton Rose team is its proactive approach and help spotting issues that could impact our company."
"The team has the ability to advise on multiple complex issues running in parallel and to deal with large volumes of materials with speed and efficiency."
"An approachable and pragmatic team of strategic thinkers. They are great at keeping you ahead of the game."
"The thing I may appreciate the most about the Norton Rose team is its proactive approach and help spotting issues that could impact our company."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Giles advises on the competition aspects of mergers and joint ventures, as well as assisting with contractual disputes. He acts as the head of the firm's EMEA competition group.
"Ian is one of our most valued outside counsellors."
As head of Norton Rose Fulbright's London competition group, Mark Simpson primarily represents clients in contentious competition matters, including follow-on damages claims and regulatory challenges. He further advises on competition investigations in the financial services and utilities sectors.
"Client care clearly matters deeply to Mark. He is hugely thoughtful in how he manages his matters and his clients."
"Mark is a reliable and trusted adviser who is capable of giving commercially sensible advice across multiple issues and risks."
"Mark is able to cut through a complex legal and factual background to give clear, practical and actionable advice."