Noted for its tech sector expertise in particular, Cooley (UK) LLP is well placed to handle mandates concerning merger control, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance, and compliance. Team head Caroline Hobson continues to represent high-profile clients in mergers, enforcement investigations, and market studies.
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Testimonials
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‘Cooley UK's EU and competition team are unique leaders in the merger control and FDI space.'
‘The Cooley UK team has a highly qualified competition law practice. The team provides timely, commercially-driven, excellent legal advice.'
‘Caroline Hobson is a prominent competition lawyer. She is great to work with, has extensive knowledge of UK competition law, and provides sound and clear advice. Anna Caro is a very good competition lawyer.'
‘A class act. Some of the world’s top antitrust lawyers. The firm is particularly known for VC, but I would strongly recommend them for any sort of deal.'
Key clients
- Condor
- JetBlue
- Bavarian Nordic
- Battery Ventures
- General Catalyst
- PayPoint plc
- Kpler
- Carmot Therapeutics
- Auditboard
- Everbridge
Work highlights
Advised Kpler Holding SA on its proposed acquisition of the global maritime business of Spire Global.
Advised a prominent tech company on several international acquisitions.
Advised Battery Ventures and PageUp Group on the sale of PageUp to global investment firm, EQT Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Caroline Hobson
Other key lawyers
James Flett; Anna Caro