From cartel investigations and regulatory interventions to high-value deals and bespoke compliance training, Shoosmiths LLP works with a host of clients on both day-to-day and high-stakes competition scenarios. Co-chair Simon Barnes operates out of the firm’s Thames Valley office and is well known for his handling of CMA investigations and multi-jurisdictional merger control instructions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent client service, practical, and easy to work with.'
- 'Simon Barnes has a wealth of experience and is always willing to go the extra mile.'
Key clients
- Mercedes-Benz
- Honda
Work highlights
Represented the main parties in the CMA’s ongoing cartel investigations into End-of-Life vehicles.
Practice head
Simon Barnes; Kiran Desai