UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Pinsent Masons often represents clients in CMA investigations into allegations of possible abuses of dominance or bid-rigging. The law firm also acts on the competition law aspects of corporate transactions, assisting clients with merger clearance reviews and the compliance aspects of collaboration agreements. The team is able to handle matters across the UK and internationally thanks to its network of offices.
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Pinsent Masons advised E.ON on a judicial review concerning government subsidies to Bulb Energy and Octopus Energy.
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Pinsent Masons' team is insightful, incisive, and focused. The lawyers answer the questions we need rather than giving too many caveats.
Pinsent Masons leverages its regional offices to great effect; there is a virtuous cycle in the firm because of its regional strength.
Pinsent Masons is very savvy, as well as tried and tested in the field.
The team takes the time to truly understand us as a client and has a deep understanding of the law, and importantly, knows how to apply it to specific circumstances.
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Angelique Bret has recent experience advising clients on investigations into possible abuse of dominance or bid-rigging. She further assists with compliance issues, particularly in the financial sector.
In my view Angelique Bret has impeccable judgement and wonderful instincts for finding what the right answer is.
Angelique Bret focuses on what we need and isn't afraid to challenge us, but always does so constructively.
She is brilliant to work with. She's very tactically astute and has an in-depth knowledge of competition law.
Alexandros Stratakis joined Pinsent Masons in February 2026. He is dual-qualified in the UK and EU, and is adept at representing technology sector clients in behavioural investigations. He also regularly advises on merger control and foreign direct investments for a broad range of clients.
He is highly experienced and can provide specialist counsel off the cuff. He took the time to understand our priorities and provided advice that balanced business objectives with legal requirements.
He is superb at grasping technical issues, interacting with our team and other members of our business and preparing thoughtful, strategic and eloquent submissions.
He is a trusted advisor and is responsive and considered in his advice. He and his team offer an excellent service that meets our complex legal challenges.
I cannot recommend Alex Stratakis highly enough - he is an exceptionally responsive, practical and savvy UK competition lawyer.
Alexandros Stratakis was very responsive and commercial in his approach.
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