Described as ‘incredibly efficient and exceptionally commercial’, the competition team at Stephenson Harwood possesses the capabilities to assist on the full scope of transactional, behavioural and advisory matters. The team is led by the ’tenacious and committed’ Marta Isabel Garcia, who regularly advises clients on global multijurisdictional merger control, cartel and behavioural investigations. Bryony Roy remains active on cartel investigations, merger control and vertical agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘Incredibly efficient and exceptionally commercial.’
‘Marta Garcia is exceptional - very responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and focused on obtaining a pragmatic commercial solution.’
‘Marta Garcia provides our firm with an excellent service. She is unbelievably responsive, helpful and client orientated. We are very grateful to work with her.’
‘Highly committed competition team who will go the extra mile for the client.'
‘Marta Garcia - tenacious and committed lawyer who is very loyal to her clients.'
'The team's advice was of a high quality, and delivered in a clear and timely manner. The team kept a close watch on the matter and was proactive in matter management.'
Key clients
- Ragleth Limited / Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Limited
- Inetum S.A.S.
- ASK4
Work highlights
- Advising Ragleth Limited, the parent of Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Limited, on all merger control and FDI aspects of its sale to Richardson International Limited.
- Advising Inetum S.A.S. on all merger control and FDI aspects in respect of its acquisition of Unifii Global Holdings Limited.
- Advising ASK4, an information technology and data centre company, on the implications of its purchase by a US-headquartered private equity firm - Bowmark Capital - under the relevant FDI rules.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marta Isabel Garcia
Other key lawyers
Bryony Roy