Competition/European Law | Europe

A&L Goodbody remains one of the leading law firms in Ireland for competition law matters. The team offers particular strength in merger clearance notifications before the CCPC, including phase II proceedings. In addition, it represents clients in behavioural investigations and high-profile damages litigation. Team members offer further expertise in state aid issues and compliance with broader European Union regulations, as well as assisting clients with public procurement mandates. It is a popular choice with clients from the technology, transportation and energy industries, as well as with public sector clients.

Arthur Cox moves into the top tier this year on the back of strong praise for its broad competition law practice. The law firm is particularly active in merger clearance notifications, including assisting clients with phase II investigations. It also offers further experience in behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. The team additionally acts on state aid mandates and competition law compliance questions. It has a number of clients from the transportation, food and beverages and financial services industries, as well as from the public sector.

William Fry maintains its position as a top-tier competition law firm in Ireland on the back of impressive activity assisting clients with obtaining CCPC approval for proposed mergers and joint ventures, including during phase II proceedings. The team is also experienced in behavioural matters, representing clients in market investigations and significant damages actions. Team members are also well regarded for their work on state aid matters and public procurement. The law firm acts for a number of public bodies, as well as advising private equity houses and clients from the technology and telecommunications sectors.

Mason Hayes & Curran is notably active in merger clearance and foreign direct investment mandates. The law firm also advises clients on contentious competition law matters, including behavioural investigations and sector inquiries. Team members have further experience in public procurement matters and compliance with European Union directives. It often acts for clients from the technology and public sectors.

Matheson is respected for its broad competition law practice that covers complex merger control filings and high-profile damages actions. The team has additional experience in foreign direct investment and foreign subsidy regulation matters. The law firm also assists clients with state aid mandates and advises on the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements. It acts for clients from the financial services, TMT, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors.

McCann FitzGerald often assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for proposed mergers. The law firm also represents clients in investigations into possible cartels or allegations of abuse of dominance, as well as in follow-on damages actions. The team also offers experience in advising on state aid and public procurement matters. It often acts for public bodies and pharmaceutical companies.

Byrne Wallace Shields represents clients in significant follow-on damages actions. The law firm has notable activity in the area of merger clearance and additionally assists with competition law compliance matters and state aid mandates. It acts for private equity houses and transport sector clients.