Global
Competition Law - UK
Alan Bates
Alan Bates has a strong track record in administrative appeals against decisions made by UK or EU competition regulators. He has notable experience of directly defending the EC or acting for companies seeking to defend successful outcomes from complaints to UK sector regulators. Bates further assists recipients of tax benefits with challenges to EC findings of illegal state aid. He also attracts attention for his work on class actions in the cartel damages field.
Strengths
"Alan is an all-rounder, who is technically astute and very knowledgeable about a range of areas. When I call the clerks he is the one I ask for."