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Matthew Levitt

Global 2026

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition: EU

Belgium

7 years ranked

Competition: EU

Belgium

3 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Matthew Levitt helps clients navigate the increasingly challenging international antitrust environment and has successfully handled cutting-edge cases before the Commission and EU and UK courts. He helps clients develop and deliver the joined-up strategies which are essential when faced with the growing power of antitrust authorities globally and their increased ability to coordinate enforcement activity in international investigations and merger clearance processes. He is described by Chambers interviewees as “analytical, practical, and open-minded” and as having “a good strategic sense”.

Matthew handles abuse of dominance complaints and investigations, international cartel investigations, damages claims and defences (including class-action defences), EU, UK and international merger control processes, and regulatory appeals in the energy sector.

Career

BA (1989) and Bachelor of Civil Law (1990), Oxford University

Professional Memberships

England & Wales, Ireland, Brussels (A list)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition: EU - Belgium

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Matthew Levitt has defended major companies in EU cartel investigations in various sectors, including shipping and technology. He also has experience advising on block exemption regulations, abuse of dominance cases and merger clearance filings. Qualified in England and Wales, he additionally assists clients with damages actions, antitrust investigations and mergers before the CMA and the CAT.

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