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Nicholas Levy
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Nicholas Levy
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Competition: EU

Belgium

6 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Competition Law

UK

7 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

Competition Law

UK

7 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
UK 2025
Europe 2025

About

Provided by Nicholas Levy

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Practice Areas

EU and U.K. competition law, notifying mergers to the European Commission, U.K. Competition & Markets Authority, and other competition authorities around the world, advising on cartels and abuse of dominance cases before competition authorities and courts.

  

Career

Joined firm, 1990; became partner, 1999. Shares his time between the Brussels and London offices of Cleary. Diploma, Law, City University, London (1988); MA, Oxford University (1987).

  

Professional Memberships

Bars of England and Wales, Brussels. Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

  

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Competition Law - UK

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Levy splits his time between the law firm's offices in Brussels and London. He has particular experience in phase II merger clearance mandates before the CMA, as well as advising third-party intervenors on high-value reviews. He further acts for clients on CMA market studies and also has experience representing them before the European courts in challenges to authority decisions.

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Competition: EU - Belgium

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Levy is a London and Brussels-based competition law specialist who attracts strong praise for his understanding of both the CMA and the EC. In addition to his impressive reputation for phase I and II merger control work, Nicholas Levy has experience in high-profile abuse of dominance cases. He has notable experience in mandates in the technology sector.
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Competition Law - UK

F
Foreign expert in Europe-wide
Individual Editorial

Nicholas Levy splits his time between the law firm's offices in Brussels and London. He has particular experience in phase II merger clearance mandates before the CMA, as well as advising third-party intervenors on high-value reviews. He further acts for clients on CMA market studies and also has experience representing them before the European courts in challenges to authority decisions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very hard-working, experienced and knowledgeable, with a good strategic perspective.

Competition Law respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is exceptionally knowledgeable, strategic and influential in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and shaping legal strategies.

Competition Law respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicholas Levy is tenacious in his pursuit of good outcomes for clients and has an incredible work ethic.

Competition Law respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicholas Levy is extremely experienced, has excellent judgement and is very efficient. He has exceptional commercial judgement and is practical.

Competition Law respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicholas Levy is very sharp and direct, with clear advice.

Competition Law respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicholas Levy is a top lawyer.

Competition: EU respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Nicholas Levy provides clear advice and has good availability.

Competition: EU respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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