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With a diverse roster of blue-chip multinational clients on its books, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher continues to gain significant traction in the London competition market. Advising on complex Phase II merger control cases before the CMA is a defining characteristic of the practice group, attracting clients who specifically seek the firm’s assistance in these matters. Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Group, Ali Nikpay, is highly regarded in the market and focuses on economically complex mergers, multi-jurisdictional cartels and market investigations. Deirdre Taylor handles the full range of antitrust issues, with a focus on the technology, retail, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

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Key clients

  • VMware
  • LIV Golf
  • Novartis
  • KKR
  • Elliot Investment Management
  • Schlumberger
  • P&O
  • DaVita
  • UBS
  • Fender

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Ali Nikpay

Ali Nikpay

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Ali Nikpay serves as co-partner in charge of the London office at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and is a co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Group. He is regularly cited as one of Europe’s leading competition practitioners, with more than 25 years of EU and UK merger control and antitrust experience in both the private and public sectors.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ali Nikpay

Other key lawyers

Deirdre Taylor, Attila Borsos