Competition Law

The Bristol-based team at TLT represents companies, trade associations and government entities in CMA investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour. It also assists with merger control filings and state aid matters. Additionally, its lawyers have experience with distribution questions and the competition aspects of commercial contracts, including pricing and resale agreements.

"The team has a real depth of knowledge and experience. It brings so much care. It's a real pleasure working with the team."

"TLT is definitely way more commercial than the average firm, which is really appreciated."

"The team is always very responsive and reactive."

TLT represented the Home Office in a CMA market investigation of a telecommunications service provider for the emergency services.

Head of Competition at TLT, Miles Trower handles the full range of competition matters, including merger control filings and CMA investigations into alleged competition law breaches, as well as subsequent appeals against CMA decisions. His expertise is sought by private companies and trade associations alike, with large automotive and construction firms among his key clients. "He is hugely personable and completely lovely to work with." "Miles Trower has vast experience and he is exceptional at giving sound advice, which includes helping to plan the best way forward strategically." "He's a really deep thinker and he brings this to bear in a pragmatic way. He is intelligent and thoughtful."

Richard Collie is a Managing Associate at TLT, advising on a wide range of complex competition and regulatory matters. He counts leading companies in tech, retail and travel among his clients. His remit includes assistance with CMA consumer protection investigations and dawn raid compliance. "He exudes confidence and is able to respond very quickly to fairly unique circumstances." "He is really easy to get on with and really sensible. He has great judgment."