Well-regarded for its ‘encyclopaedic knowledge’, the ’indefatigable’ team at Clifford Chance LLP is capable across the full gamut of merger control filings and antitrust investigations. Technology sector expertise is a defining characteristic of the practice group, advising some of the world’s leading tech and ecommerce companies on critical transactions. The team is led by the ‘extremely talented’ Nelson Jung, who stands out for his focus on the technology, pharmaceutical and retail sectors, working with clients on both behavioural and merger control matters. Jung regularly works with Stavroula Vryna, who boasts extensive experience of leading antitrust investigations and multijurisdictional merger control matters. Alex Nourry, who moved into a consultant position in 2024, continues to assist the team on all aspects of EU and UK competition law. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of Michael Grenfell, who previously served as the executive director of enforcement at the CMA. Former practice head Greg Olsen has retired.
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'Our go-to firm for complex and large matters. They have a super strong team of brilliant lawyers led by Nelson Jung. The bench is broad and the quality is very high. They are technically sound, pragmatic and will always go the extra mile to deliver the best results.'
‘Nelson Jung is an extremely talented and bright partner. He knows our business in depth and his advice is not only always right legally but also adjusted to our business needs. He is excellent communicating with business which makes him an extremely helpful and reliable partner to our in-house team.'
- 'Sam Parry is an excellent senior associate in the London offer, customer oriented and pragmatic. He is also creative and always available.'
- 'Amy Ryan is the best associate I’ve work with. She is thorough and technically excellent. I can rely on her to drive very complex high-profile matters and know she won’t let me down, no matter what. An associate to watch.'
‘Amazing work! The team is tech savvy, very responsive. I am pleased to see more women represented.'
‘Stavroula Vryna - unparalleled expertise in tech.’
- This is an exceptional team of lawyers. Most importantly, prospective clients should know that this is an indefatigable team, which is relentless in pursuit of positive litigation outcomes. They have encyclopaedic knowledge of competition law and litigation tactics. This marks them out as a team at the top of the London competition game.'
Key clients
- Amazon
- Cisco
- Cinven
- Delivery Hero
- Gatwick Airport
- GE Healthcare
- Hitachi Rail
- Inmarsat
- Mastercard
- Mondelez
Work highlights
- Advised Cisco Systems on the UK and all other non-Americas antitrust approvals, including obtaining unconditional clearance from the European Commission, for its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk.
- Advised Inmarsat on the antitrust aspects of its sale to the competing US-based satellite network operator, Viasat.
- Advised Amazon in relation to the CMA's investigation into the UK Amazon Store.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Stavroula Vryna
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amy Ryan
Practice head
Nelson Jung
Other key lawyers
Alex Nourry; Samantha Ward; Sue Hinchliffe; Luke Tolaini; Matthew Scully; Jennifer Storey; Stravroula Vryna; Michael Grenfell; Philipp Girardet