Competition Law
UK
12 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Nicole Kar
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Attorney bio can be found here: https://www.paulweiss.com/professionals/partners-and-counsel/nicole-kar
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Competition Law - UK
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Nicole Kar has a market-leading practice representing clients in market studies and advising them on CMA merger control investigations. She also acts for clients on behavioural investigations and represents them in appeals against CMA decisions. She is the global co-chair of Paul, Weiss' antitrust group and is a popular choice with clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
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She's the star of the competition sector. She doesn't miss a trick on anything, ever. She is incredibly sharp, thoughtful and she sees the political and enforcement landscapes clearly.
Competition LawChambers European GuideNicole Kar has a wealth of experience in UK cases. She is particularly good with clients, balancing their requirements and constraints with what is needed to get a good outcome.
Competition LawChambers European GuideNicole Kar is extremely knowledgeable and is certainly one of the very top UK competition lawyers.
Competition LawChambers European GuideNicole Kar has an acute sense of the impact of external factors on UK merger control and is a master at handling anxious clients in the most challenging of situations.
Competition LawChambers European GuideShe is very very bright, courageous and strategically very smart. She is willing to take risks that always seem to pay off.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
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