Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher remains a trusted adviser to major global companies seeking counsel on high-stakes competition disputes. Collective actions are a key focus for the team, including the first collective proceeding seeking damages for retail price maintenance under the new regime. Co-chair Ali Nikpay is noted for handling high-profile competition disputes across the retail, sport and digital technology sectors. Doug Watson continues to represent Apple across a range of matters.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'First-in-class for complex competition and antitrust matters.’

  • ‘This is an all-star team. Standouts include: Patrick Doris, Doug Watson, Dan Warner, Jack Crichton, and Rebecca McGrath.’

  • ‘It is no surprise that Gibson Dunn is the go-to firm for many of the world’s leading brands because Gibson Dunn has the quality and heft to justify the accolades. ’

  • ‘Patrick Doris stands out among his peers as a star in the competition law firmament. Clients love him for his incisive legal analysis, commercial common sense, and indefatigable work ethic.' 

  • 'The members of the team are great to work with and are professional, smart, diligent, efficient and responsive.'
  • 'Patrick is hands-on, smart, professional, familiar with all aspects of the case, and has been great to work with.'

Key clients

  • UBS
  • Fender
  • LIV Golf
  • Credit Suisse
  • Apple
  • Samskip

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Ali Nikpay; Doug Watson

Other key lawyers

Susy Bullock; Patrick Doris; Philip Rocher; Deirdre Taylor