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
Ali Nikpay
Other key lawyers
Deirdre Taylor; Attila Borsos