LAWYER PROFILE

Sue Hinchliffe

Europe 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Sue Hinchliffe specialises in EU and UK competition law across a wide range of industry sectors. She has 30 years' of experience working with clients to obtain antitrust clearances for complex global transactions as well as advising on antitrust investigations and litigation matters worldwide.

Prior to joining Clifford Chance, Sue worked at General Electric Company where she held the role of Global Executive Counsel, Competition Law & Policy and oversaw a number of significant global merger control matters and conduct investigations for the company globally.

Career

Leicester University (LLB) 1990

University of Strasbourg (Diplome d'Etudes Juridiques) 1990

Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales 1994

Partner since 2004

Inhouse counsel at GE 2016

Partner in London Antitrust Practice since June 2021

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Competition Law - UK

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Sue Hinchliffe joins the rankings this year following her work on the competition implications of major mergers and acquisitions in the financial services and energy sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sue Hinchliffe is a very approachable and knowledgeable advisor who is always available for her clients. She is great at explaining technical points in a way that is easy for clients to understand.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
Sue Hinchliffe is really good at calming the waters and managing clients.
Competition LawChambers European Guide
She is an excellent lawyer with huge commercial knowledge and has a down-to-earth approach.
Competition LawChambers European Guide