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Marc Shrimpling

Marc Shrimpling

UK 2026

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Practice Areas

Competition regulation

Competition, antitrust and trade

Cartels and damages

Compliance and investigations

Regulatory and compliance

Distribution

Subsidy control and state aid

Commercial Distribution

Career

Marc is a Partner in our UK competition and trade practice and has considerable experience undertaking the full range of competition, regulatory and public subsidy work.

Marc specialises in advising manufacturers and brand owners on their international distribution and supply strategies, helping them to define the consumer experience and to safeguard brand value, reputation and intellectual property.

Marc has acted for businesses subject to investigation by the UK competition authorities, supporting clients at every stage from dawn raids through to successful appeals. He has also worked on secondment at the CMA’s policy team and was responsible for developing policy and drafting guidance for the current UK competition regime. Accordingly, Marc is particularly well placed to guide clients through the latest UK competition rules, including the implications of the UK's exit from the EU.

Marc has a particular expertise in international state aid, anti-dumping and anti-subsidy regulations and has advised many public and private sector clients in relation to projects which involve public investment.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Competition Law - The Regions

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Bristol-based Marc Shrimpling has a broad competition law practice, advising clients on CMA investigations and state aid matters, as well as compliance issues connected to supply chains and distribution agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Marc Shrimpling is fantastic; he knows his customers and their businesses better than anyone.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He has a deep understanding of the sector and an ability to apply complex rules on a commercial basis.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Marc Shrimpling gives clear advice and is great to work with. He makes a difficult area accessible for non-specialists and non-lawyers.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He is truly a pleasure to work with. He has a great understanding of our business and the types of advice we need.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • His willingness to support solving an issue and his expert advice are very much appreciated.

    Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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