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Band 2

Competition Law

The Regions

12 Years Ranked

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Provided by Matthew R Woodford

UK

Career

Matthew is the head of our antitrust and competition team. Recognised as a leading expert by Chambers and Partners for over 10 years, Matthew advises on all aspects of competition law including resale restrictions, abuse of dominance and UK and multi-jurisdictional merger control. He also advises on national security/FDI and anti-bribery compliance procedures.

Matthew’s clients include national and multi-national companies and trade associations as well as central and local government bodies. Clients recommend him for his ability to provide practical and solution focused advice that enables them to make informed decisions in a complex and evolving field.

Matthew advises extensively on sales and distribution structures including exclusive and selective distribution models and agency. He also advises on internet resale controls and pricing strategies. He has defended numerous clients in investigations and dawn raids by the CMA (and OFT) and the European Commission, as well as making leniency and immunity applications (including appeals to the Competition Appeal Tribunal). He also advises clients on developing and implementing tailored competition compliance programmes, including running training and workshop sessions for employees and putting in place internet-based training modules.

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Competition Law - The Regions

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Band 2
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Matthew Woodford often assists clients with merger control and NSIA filings. He has additional experience advising clients on competition law compliance issues, particularly with regards to distribution agreements. He acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including agricultural, automotive and retail.

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