Mr Ali Nikpay > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses a broad team, which acts in a number of collective proceedings and allegations of collusion and anticompetitive practices. Practice head Philip Rocher regularly conducts regulatory investigations; whilst Patrick Doris has extensive expertise in acting for public bodies. Having had previous experience working in the CMA, Ali Nikpay frequently handles bet-the-company matters for corporations. Deirdre Taylor is adept at advising on cartel investigations and merger control issues arising in the aviation, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries.

With a diverse roster of blue-chip multinational clients on its books, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher continues to gain significant traction in the London competition market. Advising on complex Phase II merger control cases before the CMA is a defining characteristic of the practice group, attracting clients who specifically seek the firm’s assistance in these matters. Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Group, Ali Nikpay, is highly regarded in the market and focuses on economically complex mergers, multi-jurisdictional cartels and market investigations. Deirdre Taylor handles the full range of antitrust issues, with a focus on the technology, retail, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.