Addleshaw Goddard continues to advise on the full spectrum of competition law matters, including merger control, foreign direct investment, investigations, and subsidy control. With recognised expertise in the retail and consumer sectors, the team is increasingly active in consumer protection work. Co-chair Rona-Bar Isaac has broad experience spanning merger clearances, investigations, consumer matters, and enforcement activity. Fellow co-chair Mark Molyneux is a key contact for contentious competition mandates. Al Mangan brings considerable expertise in financial services and payment systems.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Highly engaged in issue spotting and looking to identify industry solutions.’
- ‘Al Mangan and Karoline Phillips have been excellent in managing complex matters thoughtfully and proactively.’
- ‘Rona Bar-Isaac leads a strong team with a good deal of experience.’
- ‘Rona Bar-Isaac really stands out for her immense intellectual ability and efficient management of cases and transactions.’
- ‘Very proactive, experienced, strong skills and clear advice provided. Linked well with internal and external client teams.’
- ‘Open, clear, concise, and knowledgeable.’
- 'Excellent commercially sensitive approach to complex regulatory matters.'
- 'Ability to grasp and understand industry-specific dynamics.'
- 'The team has a wide range of competition knowledge across this sector.'
- 'Linked well with Internal and External Client teams.'
Key clients
- Allergan
- ParentPay Group
- Vishay
- JD Sports
- SE Trains Limited
- Coventry Building Society
- National Wealth Fund
- SSE plc
- PEXA Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Coventry Building Society in respect of its acquisition of The Co-operative Bank Holdings.
Advised ParentPay Group Limited in connection with a CMA investigation into potential abuse of a dominant position.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rona Bar-Isaac; Mark Molyneux
Other key lawyers
Mark Crane; Al Mangan; Karoline Phillips; Thomas Withers