UK Guide 2026 : Scotland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
Competition law, merger control and state aid regimes are complex and constantly evolving, both nationally and internationally, increasing in complexity and with private enforcement also rising significantly in recent years. Our expert team is ideally placed to navigate the legal challenges that arise in this constantly evolving area.
Our in-depth knowledge of competition authorities, regulators, courts and policymakers – particularly in strategically important sectors of the economy (such as energy, water and telecommunications) means we are well-equipped to deliver clear, pragmatic and bespoke advice to our clients, helping them to achieve their strategic objectives.
Operating seamlessly across our UK and overseas offices and drawing on our trusted international networks, we provide comprehensive support to our clients in merger control and joint ventures; anti-competitive conduct; state aid; competition enforcement and disputes.
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Shepherd and Wedderburn is particularly noted for advising clients on merger control and National Security and Investments Act filings, as well as assisting with competition law queries. Team members offer additional experience in subsidy control mandates and in representing clients in cartel damages actions.
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Shepherd and Wedderburn advised AviAlliance on the competition law aspects of its acquisition of AGS Airports.
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The team is very responsive and provides a good level of support.
Shepherd and Wedderburn is also competent on subsidy control.
We have complete confidence in the team to navigate difficult matters.
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Gordon Downie frequently assists clients with competition law compliance, including issues around the proposed establishment of joint ventures. He has further experience in subsidy control mandates and competition law disputes.
He is a details person who is quite creative in his thinking, has a very good sense of humour and can look at things from a different angle.
Head of Competition Law
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