Competition/Antitrust, regulation and trade

We are trusted advisers to some of the world’s largest companies, guiding them through their most complex transactions, investigations and disputes. With deep experience across competition, regulation and trade law, we also help clients navigate the evolving landscape of state aid, subsidy control, and regulatory compliance on an international scale. 

Our antitrust and competition law team has a distinguished track record of delivering results for clients in the most challenging cases. We help clients obtain clearances for their transactions and joint ventures in a seamless manner across the globe. We represent clients on their most complex and high-profile cartels and non-cartel investigations, abuse of dominance and unilateral conduct matters, collaboration, research and development and supply/distribution agreements. We are highly skilled at handling disputes including high-stakes class actions and multijurisdictional litigation before dedicated and appellate tribunals at the highest level such as before the Court of Justice of the EU and the US Supreme Court. 

Our regulatory law team brings extensive experience in economic regulatory frameworks and a strong understanding of the intersection between regulatory practice and competition law. This makes us well-positioned to support clients facing industry-specific oversight and to provide strategic guidance on the shifting landscape of foreign investment regulation. 

Our international trade and WTO law team advises both corporations and sovereign governments on a full spectrum of trade-related matters, from WTO law and trade policy to agreements and sanctions. With a global perspective and deep legal insight, we help clients navigate the complexities of international trade law with confidence. 

Our in-depth knowledge of regulators, courts, policymakers and their workings from former secondees, officials and judges means we are well-equipped to deliver clear, pragmatic and bespoke advice to our clients, helping them to achieve their strategic objectives. 

We complement the global nature of many of our clients’ businesses through our international footprint and cross-border capability, providing a comprehensive and integrated offering to our local and international clients.