Macfarlanes LLP has established itself as a key point of contact for competition law matters, spanning merger control, investigations, and litigation. On the investigations side, the team is currently representing the BBC in two major CMA inquiries. Cameron Firth leads the group, advising on merger control and investigation mandates across a broad range of sectors. Tom Usher has particular expertise in competition issues relating to financial services, broadcasting, extended warranties, and pricing. Malcolm Walton is regularly instructed in investigations into alleged price-fixing and cartel activity.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have used Macfarlanes’ team, led by Cameron Firth, for many years. They know our business and its interdependencies in depth, providing commercially aware, pragmatic advice.'
- ‘Cameron Firth is responsive and astute, using his experience of CMA investigations and appeals to great effect. Fiona Beattie has a deep understanding of our business and clients.'
Key clients
- Associated British Foods plc
- William Grant & Sons
Work highlights
Advising Preqin on its £2.55bn sale to BlackRock, successfully obtaining Phase 1 clearance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Cameron Firth
Other key lawyers
Malcolm Walton; Tom Usher; Emma Radcliffe; Caja Griesenbach; Fiona Beattie