Competition Law
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 6
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Sidley Austin often acts for clients on foreign direct investment filings and merger clearance reviews before the CMA, representing both the transacting parties and interested third parties. The team also assists clients with behavioural investigations and market inquiries before various UK regulatory authorities. The law firm further advises on competition compliance matters such as licensing agreements. The team in London often collaborates with the firm's Brussels office.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Mastercard in two market investigations carried out by the Payment Systems regulator into possible anti-competitive behaviour.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a practical, common-sense approach."
"The lawyers at this firm have invested in getting to know our business and know us. They are also highly skilled in this difficult area of the law."
"The team has a practical, common-sense approach."
"The lawyers at this firm have invested in getting to know our business and know us. They are also highly skilled in this difficult area of the law."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Harrison has particular experience advising clients on foreign direct investment filings before the CMA. He offers additional experience acting for interested third parties on CMA merger reviews and represents clients in behavioural investigations before UK regulators.
"Patrick has been a pleasure to work with. His knowledge of antitrust material is expansive and his contributions at meetings have been highly appreciated."
Vincent Brophy often assists clients with merger clearance notifications and foreign direct investment filings. He has further experience in market studies initiated by UK regulatory authorities.
"He has the rare quality of knowing how to listen, as well as being responsive, cordial and pragmatic. His advice is incisive - he makes an immediate difference."