DWF‘s capabilities in merger clearance processes, cartel investigations, and state aid matters makes them a strong choice for a diverse roster of clients. The team has specialist expertise in subsidy control, regularly advising  local government bodies. Practice head Jonathan Branton handles restrictive agreements, abuse of dominant position and merger control matters, and his expertise is notably concentrated in state aid and public funding issues. Alexander Rose is recommended for his expertise in complex merger and subsidy control matters.

Praised for its ‘excellent’ service, the competition group at Weightmans LLP is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice has earned a formidable reputation for its strong competition offering in the aviation sector, where it is routinely instructed by public sector bodies on various corporate and commercial matters. Practice head Laurence Pritchard regularly handles complex, high-profile matters, and plays a key role in the team’s noteworthy contentious and non-contentious engagements. Rike Ridings is lauded for her ‘considerable knowledge of local government’, while Vincent King is well-versed in procurement law.

Fielding a strong team that is highly regarded for its ability to cover the full scope of merger control, antitrust investigations and consumer law matters, Addleshaw Goddard continues to advise clients on complex and high-value matters. The practice is steered by national-head Rona-Bar Isaac, who provides the full range of advice in complex market investigations, merger clearances, enforcement activity and litigation. Elsewhere in the team, Mark Crane has extensive experience on the merger control front, routinely advising on complex Phase 2 investigations, while Mark Molyneux stands out for his expertise in contentious competition matters.