Laurence Pritchard
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Competition Law
Band 3
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Laurence is a commercial partner and head of competition law.
Laurence advises clients on competition law, including merger control and the control of anti-competitive agreements and practices. Laurence has successfully handled many high profile investigations and inquiries by the European Commission and the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to a wide range of sectors as well as appearing before the specialist competition law court, the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court on competition law matters.
Laurence also advises on the new National Security & Investment Act regime and its impact on different types of transaction, obtaining clearances where appropriate from the UK Government Investment Security Unit.
Laurence is rated by the Legal 500 as a “leading individual” for competition law.
Chambers Review
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Laurence Pritchard of Weightmans has an established presence in competition law, advising clients on follow-on damages claims, compliance-related questions on industry-wide agreements and interactions with the CMA. He often assists companies and trade associations in finance, energy and manufacturing, among other sectors.
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Provided by Chambers
"He is a very experienced competition lawyer who has done good work. He is diligent and a precise thinker."
"He is a very experienced competition lawyer who has done good work. He is diligent and a precise thinker."
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