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Frances Murphy

Frances Murphy

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law: Litigation

UK

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Europe

Practice Areas

Frances Murphy is a noted leading practitioner in competition law and antitrust matters. Frances also serves as managing partner of the firm’s London office. Chambers describes Frances as a "highly responsive, results driven, practical lawyer” who is a “consummate team player.” Frances is singled out by clients in relation to complex, high-value, bet-the-company matters.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, Centre for International Legal Studies

Member, British Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Member, Competition Law Forum

Member, Competition Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce

Member, Law Society European Solicitors Group

Contributing Editor, Butterworths Competition Law Encyclopedia

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition Law: Litigation - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Frances Murphy is a popular choice with clients from the pharmaceutical sector. She often represents clients in appeals before the CAT and acts for them on CMA investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, as well as subsequent damages actions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • She is a tough, experienced and aggressive litigator. She is someone who clients will go to for some of the most challenging and sensitive matters as they know she will leave no stone unturned.

    Competition Law: LitigationChambers European Guide
  • She was very responsive and her expertise was extremely useful.

    Competition Law: LitigationChambers European Guide
  • I cannot recommend Frances Murphy highly enough. Her knowledge is exceptional and she has a fantastic manner with her clients.

    Competition Law: LitigationChambers European Guide
  • Frances Murphy is superb and a lovely person to work with too.

    Competition Law: LitigationChambers European Guide

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