Bernardine Adkins leads Gowling WLG‘s team, bringing over 30 years of experience in EU, trade, and competition law. Noted for its ability to advise at the intersection of intellectual property and competition law, the team is highly skilled in advising clients on UK and EU competition law, with a strong emphasis on state aid issues. Samuel Beighton is noted for his expertise across various aspects of competition law, including merger control, conducting dawn raids, and managing investigations.

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Key clients

  • Brockwell Energy
  • Cogne Acciai Speciali
  • Mazda Motor UK Limited
  • National Milk Records plc
  • Net Zero Energy Development Limited
  • Origin Enterprises plc
  • Pacific Green
  • Rigby Group
  • The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
  • TT Electronics plc
  • Volex plc

Work highlights

  • Advising in relation to an ongoing CMA investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct.
  • Advising Cogne Acciai Speciali on its €180 million acquisition of Special Melted Products Limited.
  • Advising Volex plc on its £178 million acquisition of Murat Ticaret Kablo Sanayi A.Ş.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bernardine Adkins

Other key lawyers

Samuel Beighton, James Stunt