England - London • Corporate and commercial
Mayer Brown International LLP
Complemented by the firm’s wider disputes practice, the competition group at Mayer Brown International LLP is praised by clients for its ‘strength in depth’ and ’good mix of legal and strategic thinkers.’ Leveraging its considerable global network, the team is well positioned to act for clients on a range of cross-border competiton matters. Leading the London practice is the ‘first rate’ David M. Harrison , who also serves as co-leader of the firm’s European antitrust and competition practice. Harrison is a trusted advisor for major global corporations seeking guidance on cartel investigations and merger clearance matters. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of Airlie Goodman who joined from Linklaters LLP in February 2022 and sits in the litigation and dispute Resolution practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Airlie Goodman is a top quality litigator and always on our list for referrals.'
‘Strength in depth and a very good mix of legal and strategic thinkers from the junior end right up to partner level.’
‘Miles Robinson is a terrific senior associate. Knows EU law inside out and a tactically strong litigator.'
- 'David Harrison is a first rate competition lawyer. Trusted by clients and great to work with. A sixth sense of how to deliver excellent outcomes for clients.’
'The individuals I worked with were able to break down, simplify and translate legal jargon and the practical impact of theoretical situations.'
Key clients
- Aurelius
- Extra MSA Property Limited
- Marlin Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Extra MSA Property Limited, a motorway services operator, in respect of an investigation by the UK Competition and Markets Authority into long term exclusive supply arrangements for electric vehicle charge points.
- Advised a Japanese trading house on the merger-control- and FDI-related aspects of a proposed acquisition of control of a company active in the software sector.
- Advised a leading Chinese state-owned enterprise on the merger control aspects of two transactions, both involving an extensive multi-jurisdictional review and filings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Harrison