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Frances Murphy

Global 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law: Litigation

3 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

A partner in the antitrust practice at Morgan Lewis, Frances Murphy represents clients in complex, high value global cartel investigations, alleged abuse of dominance matters, and civil proceedings for damages for breach of competition law/antitrust laws. She has experience defending investigations by the competition authorities. Frances currently serves as managing partner of the firm’s London office. For more information, please view her bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/francesmurphy.

Personal

Queen Mary University of London, BA, 1984, Joint Honors; College of Law, England, Law Society Finals, 1985; Queen Mary University of London, Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law, 1992

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition Law: Litigation - UK

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.

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Strengths

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I cannot recommend Frances Murphy highly enough. Her knowledge is exceptional and she has a fantastic manner with her clients.
Competition Law: LitigationChambers Global Guide
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 Global Guide
Frances Murphy is superb and a lovely person to work with too.
Competition Law: LitigationChambers Global Guide
She was very responsive and her expertise was extremely useful.
Competition Law: LitigationChambers Global Guide

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