Competition
Merger control
Advising one of the UK's largest health and social care providers on its acquisition of a significant portfolio of care homes from another leading provider in the first sector consolidation in over five years and successfully obtaining UK merger clearance.
Advising a public financial services company on its public takeover of a European asset management company and successfully obtaining UK merger clearance.
Advising one of the world's largest hotel managers and franchisors on its acquisition of another leading hotel manager and franchisor and successfully obtaining EU merger clearance as well as merger clearance across numerous jurisdictions including the US, China and Turkey.
Advising a UK based private equity firm on the merger control aspects of the sale of the largest cinema chain in Europe.
Regularly advising one of the world's largest private equity investors on all merger control aspects across the full suite of corporate acquisitions, including minority acquisitions, acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers, including securing Phase I EU merger clearances for various commercial real estate acquisitions across the EU.
Transaction structuring
Advising international private equity acquirers on transaction structuring options around UK and EU merger control for various corporate acquisitions in early stage negotiations and in auction situations and across a range of sectors including, commercial real estate, recreation and leisure sectors.
Cartels
Defending a global corporation in the financial services industry in relation to the European Commission's investigations into LIBOR and EURIBOR.
Abuse of market power
Advising a European grocery supplier on an allegation of an abuse of a dominant position under EU and UK law, including preparing arguments for mediation.
Commercial agreements
Advising clients on a range of antitrust issues arising in commercial agreements across retail, pharmaceutical, insurance and commodities exchange industries, including non-competes, exclusive and selective distribution and joint purchasing.
Compliance
Developing and presenting bespoke competition compliance policies, guidelines and training sessions for clients across various sectors including, professional services, financial services, legal research services, retail and health insurance.
Regulatory
Advising a UK water and sewerage company on Ofwat's price control determination for PR14 including, preparing responses to Ofwat's draft and final determinations and securing a successful outcome for purposes of the final determination.
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