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Competition Law - UK
Individual Editorial
Brian Kennelly KC has a superb reputation for his skill in handling competition damages actions. He has experience on both the defendant and claimant sides of several of the most important cartel damages cases ongoing in the UK courts, and further earns praise for his advice on a wider range of regulatory or public law cases. Kennelly advises a diverse array of clients including those from the financial services and automotive sectors.
Strengths
Brian has emerged as one of the stars of the competition Bar. He is always well prepared and extremely hard-working. His advocacy is always spot on, and delivered with charm.
Brian is simply one of the best barristers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His expertise and ability to see a way through the most complex of issues is outstanding.
Brian is one of the pre-eminent silks doing competition work. He is one of the best in the field.
He's just an absolutely magical advocate. In that top slice at the Bar, it's very rare that you get someone like that who just naturally fits into the wider team and client dynamic.
Brian ticks all the boxes; he is a leading advocate who commands the respect of the courtroom and a strategic thinker who articulates the complexities of competition law in an easily digestible way.