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Alastair Chapman

Europe 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

12 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Alastair has extensive experience of all aspects of EU, UK and international competition law, regularly leading complex global mergers and investigations, and counselling Boards. He has particular expertise in the retail, consumer goods, industrials, financial sponsor, financial institutions and online platform sectors.

Career

Qualified at Freshfields in 2001 and became partner in 2011. Alastair is based in London and Brussels, and has also worked in Washington. Alastair is the global head of of Freshfields' antitrust, competition and trade group.

Publications

Co-author of the Horizontal Arrangements chapter of 'Bellamy and Child: European Union Law of Competition'.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition Law - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Alastair Chapman has a strong focus on the competition law aspects of transactions, advising clients on merger clearance filings as well as foreign direct investment and National Security and Investment Act issues. He also advises clients on their involvement in CMA investigations. He is the global head of the firm's antitrust, competition and trade group.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Alastair Chapman's advice is at the highest level.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
Alastair Chapman is utterly impressive.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
Alastair Chapman is super friendly and always on it, he can be trusted to deliver the right communication and understand what detail should be given.
Competition LawChambers European Guide