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Martin McElwee

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

London (Firms)

9 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Martin is a partner in Freshfields’ competition team and is based in both London and Brussels. He helps clients manage their strategy in relation to competition law issues and covers all aspects of EU and UK competition law, including merger control, antitrust, market reviews, subsidy control and foreign investment. He also leads the firm’s international trade practice.

Career

Qualified at Freshfields in 2003 and became partner in 2014.

Publications

Author of the competition law chapters in Garzaniti, ‘Electronic Communications, Audiovisual Services and the Internet’ (2020).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Competition Law - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Martin McElwee often assists clients with obtaining CMA clearance for multi-jurisdictional mergers and investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Martin McElwee is so smart and clients love him yet he is really modest.
Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Martin McElwee is very hard working and provides excellent, pragmatic advice.
Competition LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession