Addleshaw Goddard boasts a highly regarded competition team, known for its comprehensive expertise spanning merger control, antitrust investigations, and consumer law. The team is praised by clients for bringing a 'personal touch in its professional dealings'. Key figures within the team include Mark Crane, who has substantial experience in merger control, frequently guiding clients through intricate Phase 2 investigations, and Mark Molyneux, who is distinguished for his proficiency in contentious competition matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'The best thing about the team is that it offers a personal touch in its professional dealings.'
- 'I have worked extensively with Mark Crane. He stands out for his approachability.'
- 'Mark Crane is a leader in this sector. His advice is grounded in reality, he takes time to understand our industry and the specific risks. His knowledge of competition law is detailed and forensic but he always applies a pragmatic lens to his advice which is practically based and explained simply with no legalese. Mark is a pleasure to deal with and is very down to earth.'
- 'Mark Crane is very responsive, considered and pragmatic in his advice. He is reassuring and good at quickly spotting risk.'
- 'Pragmatic approach and able to work as an extension of our in-house team.'
- 'I am happy with the flexibility and bench strength shown by the team in this specialist area. I have never been in a position where a request for urgent advice has not been responded to positively. In an area where urgent advice can occasionally be needed, this is very reassuring for a GC.'
- 'Mark Crane is our go-to support. He understands our business and our team and some of the challenges we face.'
- 'Addleshaw Goddard is highly regarded for its expertise and client-focused approach which we love. The team, led by experienced partners, provides strategic advice on complex competition law matters in timely and efficient way.'
- 'We appreciate the team's pragmatic solutions, clear communication, and training they have conducted for us. The practice keeps us informed about the latest legal developments in competition law too which is super helpful.'
- 'Knowledgeable, commercial and do the work to understand their clients well. They are approachable and deliver advice in a practical clear way.'
Key clients
- National Grid
- Peel Holdings
- Co-op
- JD Sports Fashion plc
- Castore
- Tropicana Brands Group
- Business Growth Fund (BGF)
- Tata Chemicals Europe
- Giacom
- Wates Group
Work highlights
Assisted shareholders of QHL (trading as Pharmaxo Group/Bath ASU) on the sale of QHL to EQT backed Icon, an operator of integrated cancer care centres throughout Australia, South East Asia and the UK.
Advising Peel on the £5bn regeneration of the Liverpool Central Docks area recently accelerated by the Chancellor in her maiden speech.
Advised NGET on the establishment of the Great Grid Upgrade Partnership (GGUP) and continue to advise NGET on the ongoing competition law aspects of this initiative.
Lawyers
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Mark Crane; Mark Molyneux