Competition Law
The Regions
3 years ranked
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Laurence Pritchard
UK 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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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.
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Competition Law - The Regions
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Laurence Pritchard often assists clients with competition law compliance issues, particularly with regard to resale price maintenance questions. He has further experience advising on merger control filings and representing claimants in high-profile follow-on damages actions. He joined O'Connors in autumn 2025.
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