Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP’s London antitrust and competition practice is distinguished by its strong track record across both contentious and non-contentious competition law. The team advises a diverse client base spanning life sciences, retail, technology, and private equity, and has particular strength in defending clients against dawn raids and investigations by the CMA and European Commission. Co-chair Frances Murphy is noted for her expertise in novel and complex areas of antitrust law, while Leonidas Theodosiou’s broad practice covers merger control, FDI control, enforcement matters, and competition litigation.
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Work highlights
Represented Advanz in its appeal to the CMA's finding of alleged pay for delay.
Secured a CAT judgment setting aside a CMA decision finding three pharma companies were involved in market sharing.
Acted for Mercury on its appeal in the Court of Appeal against the CAT's judgment in relation to a CMA infringement decision.
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Practice head
Frances Murphy
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Leonidas Theodosiou