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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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.'
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