Helen Fairhead > Norton Rose Fulbright > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its particular focus on the technology, financial, transport and energy sectors, the ‘excellent’ team at Norton Rose Fulbright is well placed to assist clients on the full spectrum of competition matters. Ian Giles heads the firm’s EMEA antitrust practice, and is noted for his focus on merger control and cartels. He leads the team alongside London head Caroline Thomas, who maintains a robust contentious practice, routinely working with clients in the tech sector. Mark Tricker is recommended for his expertise in merger control clearances, cartel investigations and market investigations, while Helen Fairhead is lauded as ‘super-sharp and very commercial.’ Former practice co-head Mark Simpson  left the firm to join Cooley (UK) LLP.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s breadth is evidenced by its significant caseload and industry coverage, including in the burgeoning field of collective actions. High Court litigation, arbitrations, and CMA investigations are hallmarks of Peter Scott‘s broad practice. Susanna Rogers is a recognised authority on price control appeals, frequently being called upon to assist regulated utilities in such matters. Particularly active in the tech sector, Caroline Thomas advises on the firm’s key CAT class actions. Helen Fairhead, who has Higher Rights of Audience, advocates for both claimants and defendants in high-profile competition litigation. Nuala Canavan has a keen understanding of competition regulation and the workings of the CMA.