Euclid Law is an independent competition boutique that clients regard as ‘wired to win.'  The practice excels in both contentious and non-contentious matters, routinely handling merger control proceedings, FDI filings and investigations. The team is led by founder Oliver Bretz and Brussels-based Andrea Zulli, both highly regarded in the field. Sarah Long is recommended for her expertise in online markets and the digital economy, particularly pertaining to telecoms. Other key figures include Natalie Greenwood, who advises on a broad range of matters including cartels, mergers, joint ventures, distribution issues, behavioural antitrust and competition litigation; Gavin Robert, noted for his focus on the healthcare, natural resources, and financial services sectors; and the ’brilliant’ Marie Leppard.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Boutique competition law practice. Personal service and wired to win.'

  • ‘Marie Lepard is brilliant, approachable, very supportive and incredibly smart! ’

  • ‘Small team of highly talented lawyers providing expert and excellent competition law advice. These are the lawyers I call when we have a complex and business critical issue. ’

  • ‘Gavin Robert - one of the best, if not the best, competition lawyers in London. Unrivalled quality of thought, breadth of experience and commercial sense.’

  • ‘Absolutely incredible competition law expertise, super bright lawyers.’

  • ‘Becket McGrath - detailed knowledge of the law and incredibly bright.’

  • 'Oliver Bretz has exceptional industry knowledge and experience and is a fantastic communicator.'

  • 'Euclid has a unique business model - access to partner time and excellent partners but within a much more competitive cost structure. They have excellent industry knowledge and their advice is always fit for purpose and commercial.'

Key clients

  • Copart, Inc.
  • London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
  • Wienerberger AG
  • Air France - KLM
  • Expra
  • Rio Tinto
  • Guardian Media Group
  • GSMA
  • Mastercard
  • Heliox

Work highlights

  • Advised NASDAQ-listed Copart, Inc. on the CMA’s phase 2 unconditional clearance of its acquisition of Hills Motors.
  • Advised London Stock Exchange Group on merger control throughout its acquisition of Quantile Group Limited.
  • Advised Austrian building materials company Wienerberger on the UK competition aspects of its planned acquisition of French building materials company Terreal.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Bretz, Andrea Zulli

Other key lawyers

Sarah Long, Becket McGrath, Gavin Robert, Marie Leppard, Natalie Greenwood, Michael Reiss