Praised by clients for its 'particular expertise in regulatory disputes’, DLA Piper specialises in litigation relating to the sports, life sciences and telecoms sectors. The firm is also active in subsidy control litigation and in the growing area of excessive pricing claims. Matt Evans heads the practice, advising clients on UK and EU regulatory disputes with a focus on the consumer goods, life sciences and transport sectors. Sam Szlezinger is noted for an ‘outstanding grasp of the law', acting on cartel-related claims across Europe.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- I have worked on various competition matters over the years with Sam Szlezinger, in particular in recent years on various subsidy control issues. Sam has great expertise in these areas.
- Sam Szlezinger is an excellent competition partner. He combines huge competition law expertise with in-depth sector knowledge, particularly in sports.
- The immediacy of response and technical expertise are excellent.
- Sam Szlezinger has an outstanding grasp of the law, is up to date on the latest legal developments, and is also very commercially focused.
- Sam Szlezinger is an exceptionally experienced and savvy partner. Tiffany-Jane McConaghy is an up-and-coming and very bright associate solicitor.
Key clients
- Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- European Leagues
Work highlights
Represented the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the second ever subsidy control case in the Competition Appeal Tribunal since the Subsidy Control Act 2022 came into force.
Advised the European Leagues regarding a claim and subsequent settlement of litigation between it, IMG and Stats Perform.
Practice head
Matt Evans
Other key lawyers
Sam Szlezinger; Alexandra Kamerling; Alistair White; Martin Ström