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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Testimonials

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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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Leonidas Theodosiou
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Frances Murphy

Other key lawyers

Leonidas Theodosiou