Competition law
Competition law specialists with extensive experience coordinating multi‑jurisdictional merger clearances and managing complex antitrust investigations.
We advise on the full range of EU and UK competition law issues, from regulatory clearance of transactions – covering merger control, national security/foreign investment control, and foreign subsidies regulation – to antitrust investigations, competition litigation, consumer protection, State aid and subsidy control, public procurement, and international trade law, to efficiently achieve clients' legal and business objectives while minimising their risk exposure.
As digital markets competition rules continue to develop across the EU and UK—including the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which has applied since early 2023, and the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA)—clients increasingly require strategic and practical guidance. Our specialists are well placed to support businesses in navigating this complex digital regulatory landscape. We help organisations anticipate regulatory expectations, manage investigations, and build robust, adaptable compliance frameworks that evolve alongside the legal landscape.
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Our latest work
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
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Advised a German joint venture, consisting of a major German insurance group and a well-known telecommunications company, on the implementation of FTTH (Fiber to the Home) connections in rural areas, focusing on distribution antitrust issues related to the distribution of their products in Germany, including complex questions regarding the individual exemption of contract clauses.
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Arkance Systems Netherlands B.V.
Advised Arkance Systems Netherlands B.V., a Dutch software provider, on potential copyright infringement and unfair competition issues concerning icons used in their InfraCAD software, including guidance on software-related intellectual property infringement and slaafse nabootsing under Dutch law.
- Netherlands
- Technology, Science & Industry
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FEXCO Limited
Assisting Fexco Group, a financial technology company obtain Irish merger control clearance in respect of its acquisition of KSN PM.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V.
Representing a defendant in the Second Wave Trucks follow on damages claims before the CAT. These coordinated proceedings arise from the EU Commission’s infringement decision against truck manufacturers and form part of wider EU litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The UK claims are case managed together and are expected to conclude in a 12 week trial scheduled for autumn 2026.
- Cross-border
- Financial Services
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Advised the provider of an AI-powered KYC tool on the potential applicability of the EU AI Act’s provisions relating high-risk AI systems.
- United Kingdom
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Metalfer Steel Mill doo Sremska Mitrovica
Advised Metalfer Steel Mil d.o.o., a Serbia based steel producer, on the alignment of national trade restrictive measures with the EU acquis, including advice on metal scrap export restrictions.
- Cross-border
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a leading construction and infrastructure company on competition law issues arising from a market study into the civil engineering aspects of the rail and road sectors.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Ushio Inc.
Advised Ushio Inc., a global leader in light sources for Industrial Process and Visual Imaging applications, on a strategic agreement with the ams-OSRAM Group to acquire its lamp business for industrial and entertainment applications.
- Japan and Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a German manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and medical products on strategic distribution law and antitrust issues related to the distribution of their products in Germany and the EU, including the creation of template contracts and internal guidelines and policies.
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
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Advised a leading international technology group on various advertising law and trademark law issues and proceedings, including action against competitors and novel marketing concepts (e.g. NFTs)."
- Germany
- Technology, Science & Industry
Our expertise, at your disposal
With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Andreas Haak
Partner, Global Head of Antitrust, Competition & Trade
EmailAndreas has more than 20 years of relevant professional experience with national and European projects in public procurement, state aid and foreign trade law sanctions, (export control and investment screening) at the interface between the public sector and private companies.
Partner
EmailAngelique advises on competition law relating to the abuse of monopoly power and anti-competitive agreements, cartels and consumer protection. She also advises on anti-trust and consumer protection investigations, UK/EU merger control, national security, foreign direct investment controls and subsidies.
Partner
EmailAnthony regularly advises across Africa on a wide range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters including M&A, African competition law, contract drafting, compliance, company law, and shareholder arrangements, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
Partner, Head of Subsidies, Procurement, Trade Agreements and Trade Remedies
EmailTotis advises on both compliance and contentious matters on all aspects of competition and international trade law, public procurement and subsidies, including EU State aid law. He has particular experience in the aerospace/aviation, defence, transport, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Partner
EmailMohammed is a construction and engineering lawyer and has acted in a wide range of construction disputes.
Legal Director
EmailMark specialises in high stakes dispute resolution across Africa’s energy and mining sectors. He help’s corporate legal teams and executives navigate business critical issues, ranging from complex contractual disputes to regulatory investigations.
Partner
EmailGiles advises on the full ambit of competition law from investigations by the CMA, sector regulators and international authorities to UK, EU and international merger control appeals of regulatory decisions. He also advises on the UK's new National Security & Investment Act.
Legal Director
EmailPaul has extensive experience with both UK and EU competition authorities in the context of merger investigations, cartels and complaints. Paul also advises on the UK National Security and Investment Act, including its application to the energy, defence and governmental sectors.
Senior Associate
EmailAndrew is a dispute resolution and regulatory lawyer, specialising in commercial disputes, competition law, and data protection. Andrew is highly experienced in strategic counterparty and regulatory engagement, having advised various multinational corporate clients across multiple jurisdictions.
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Andreas Haak
Partner, Global Head of Antitrust, Competition & Trade