Linklaters LLP

The breadth of Linklaters LLP‘s antitrust and foreign investment practice is evidenced by the variety of work it undertakes, spanning merger control, subsidies, investigations, and market studies. Its activity in merger control, FDI, and EU foreign subsidies is particularly renowned, having secured numerous high-profile merger clearances in recent months. Investigative highlights include business-critical matters in the housebuilding and UK government bonds sectors, both of which have emerged as key areas in UK competition law. Natura Gracia, who heads the UK team, provides specialist expertise in mergers, State aid, UK subsidies, and regulated sectors. Anna Mitchell undertakes a significant volume of merger control work, while Bruce Kilpatrick brings extensive experience in enforcement matters before the CMA and similar agencies. Verity Egerton-Doyle is central to the firm’s success in the digital technology sector. Rachel Hetherington’s remit includes mergers, investigations, and utilities regulation. Jonathan Ford‘s track record includes a number of high-profile CMA mergers, while Mark Daniel is noted for his capabilities in merger control and FDI matters.