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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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Working with an impressive array of blue-chip multinational clients, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises on the full gamut of contentious and contentious competition matters. Its expertise in Phase 2 merger control cases before the CMA is a hallmark of the practice. The ‘outstanding’ and ’commercially astute’, Ali Nikpay holds an excellent market reputation for his proficiency in both behavioural and merger control matters. Deirdre Taylor - described as an ‘absolute star’- is noted for her focus on the technology, retail, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I have worked with or across almost of the leading competition firms across the various GC roles I have held, including Magic Circle, Silver Circle, and major US practices. In my view, Gibson's competition team is probably the best overall - they are technically very strong and extremely responsive.'

  • 'The main difference between them and other major firms is that their partners are always on top of the detail and their associates are uniformly good.'

  • ‘I think Ali Nikpay is the best competition lawyer in London - he is outstanding both strategically and tactically (a rare combination!), a superb advocate, and is commercially astute.'

  • 'Deirdre Taylor is an absolute star.'

Key clients

  • VMware
  • LIV Golf
  • Novartis
  • KKR
  • Elliot Investment Management
  • Schlumberger
  • Xylem
  • Merck
  • UBS
  • Fender

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ali Nikpay

Other key lawyers

Deirdre Taylor, Attila Borsos