The competition group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is highly regarded for its ‘wide range of experience across jurisdictions’ on both contentious and non-contentious competition issues. The team has established a strong reputation in the pharmaceutical sector, frequently representing prominent corporations in numerous CMA investigations. Practice head Frances Murphy is trusted by clients to manage their complex, high-profile cases and is instrumental in the team’s involvement in significant matters. Leonidas Theodosiou, praised for his 'thoughtful, pragmatic, client-centric approach', boasts capabilities in UK, EU, and US competition law.
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‘The team have a wide range of experience across jurisdictions which makes them invaluable for clients with multinational operations.’
‘We have worked with Omar Shah and Leonidas Theodosiou who are both experts in their field, knowledgeable in their clients' industries and always share practical advice.'
'Leonidas Theodosiou - thoughtful, pragmatic, client-centric approach.'
Key clients
- Advanz Pharma
- Mercury Pharma
- Focus Pharma
- Pacific Architects and Engineers (Amentum)
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- AcadiaSoft
- TAWAL Europe Holdings
- Yandex NV
- AstraZeneca UK
- McDonald’s Restaurants Limited
- Abellio East Anglia Limited/Rail Delivery Group
- StageCoach
- Makosi Holdings
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Tata Steel
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Frances Murphy