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Peter Harper

Europe 2026

Eversheds Sutherland

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Peter is a partner in our Competition, EU and Trade group. He has over 10 years’ experience advising clients on a broad range of competition issues working in London, Brussels and Madrid.

Peter has extensive experience of obtaining merger control clearances for high profile and strategic UK and global acquisitions and joint ventures. His practice also includes advising clients on market investigations, market studies and other regulatory inquiries as well as on behavioural investigations and compliance matters.

He has particular expertise in the financial services and payments sectors where he has a long track record of advising on market studies and other actions taken by regulators including the European Commission, the CMA, the FCA and the Payment Systems Regulator. Peter also advises clients in regulated sectors particularly in the water industry.

Peter is a regular speaker on merger control and competition law issues and has experience working in-house having spent time on secondment to the competition team of a leading financial institution.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition Law - UK

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Peter Harper often assists clients with merger clearance mandates, including advising on phase I and II reviews before the CMA. He also acts on competition compliance matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's very good, very straightforward and direct in a good way. He understands the risks and explains them plainly.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
Peter Harper just has incredible judgement, which comes from true hard work. He can see the way through and never puts a foot wrong.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
He is exceptionally experienced and exceptionally practical in his approach. It's very reassuring with him taking you through the process in a structured and well-organised manner.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
Peter Harper's technical knowledge and industry awareness have proven to be invaluable. He consistently delivers a high-quality service and is a pleasure to work with.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
He was great at moving the matter along and staying focused. He is very business and results orientated.
Competition LawChambers European Guide