Stephenson Harwood

Commercial Litigation

Bryony Roy is a seasoned competition law specialist, trusted by clients active in a range of sectors, including technology, financial services, pharmaceutical, retail, and manufacturing. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of UK and EU competition law.

She has particular experience guiding clients through global cartel investigations, where she provides strategic advice from internal audits to immunity and leniency submissions, settlement discussions, the preparation of defences and subsequently, to appeals to the European courts.

Bryony also has significant experience advising global corporations and private equity firms on complex cross-border mergers and joint ventures, securing regulatory approvals and advising on compliance.

Her clients benefit from her ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, whether advising on abuse of dominance issues, market investigations, or assessing horizontal and vertical commercial agreements to ensure their compatibility with the competition rules. Bryony's approach is both analytical and pragmatic, offering clear guidance that enables clients to make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes.