Lauded for constantly having its ‘finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters’, the competition group at Weightmans LLP has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particularly strong presence in the aviation sector. The team is frequently called upon by public sector clients to advise on a variety of corporate and commercial issues. Angela Gregson took over as head of the practice from Laurence Pritchard, who now serves as a consultant. She advises on all aspects of competition law, including compliance issues, CMA and European Commission investigations into anti-competitive conduct, merger control, and market inquiries. Elsewhere in the team, Rike Ridings earns praise for her ’considerable knowledge of local government’, and Vincent King frequently advises public sector bodies on projects, corporate and commercial matters and grant funding. Angela Gregson advises clients on all aspects of competition law, including competition law compliance, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and European Commission investigations into alleged anti-competitive conduct, merger control and market investigations
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Testimonials
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'The team constantly have its finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters which may impact their advice. Knowing the market and any issues which may crop up (including best ways to deal with them) puts Weightmans ahead of the pack.'
'Weightmans’ service levels and responsiveness has been excellent.'
- 'Weightmans have been excellent when faced with complex and sophisticated matters, which under Procurement law happens frequently. Clients have often commented that Weightmans were very helpful in ensuring that they understand everything before making a decision on how to proceed and they have always been quick to respond.'
‘Rike Ridings is an excellent solicitor – considerable knowledge of local government, patient and quality advice always given.'
- 'Vincent King - Excellent lawyer with vast knowledge across multiple practices. Expertly advising in respect of procurement and contracts.'
‘As an organisation that has to constantly monitor our activities for potential breaches of competition law, we have found it very refreshing to receive advice that is to the point and always unequivocal. Receiving advice from Weightmans makes it easy to carry on business as usual. Have a look at the scores below to see how impressed we are.’
Key clients
- UK Trucks Claim Limited
- Tipografic Limited
- Lotus Bakeries Limited
- Register of Play Inspectors International Limited (RPII)
- Quality Mark Protection Limited
- All About Food
- University of Cumbria and Cumberland Council
- HealthNet Homecare Limited
- British Insurance Brokers Association
- John West Limited
- Esken Limited
- Wi-Manx Limited
Work highlights
Advising UK Trucks Claim Limited on proceedings on behalf of owners and lessees of over 600,000 trucks which were sold by way of unlawful anti-competitive practices undertaken and admitted by a cartel of European truck manufacturers over a 14 year period.
Advised the shareholders of Tipografic Limited, a manufacturer and supplier of labelling products, on the UK and European merger control aspects of its proposed sale to Royal Sens, a Netherlands-based company
Providing subsidy control advice in relation to the grant funding of the Carlisle Citadels project to create new University of Cumbria campus in Carlisle.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Angela Gregson
Other key lawyers
Gary Jones, Vincent King, Rike Ridings