The ‘experienced and knowledgeable’ team at Burges Salmon LLP possesses wide-ranging expertise in all manner of merger clearance mandates, investigations, state aid, subsidy control, and procurement matters, earning specific praise for its ’excellent experience in NSIA notifications.’ The practice assists clients across a range of sectors including technology, financial services, healthcare and utilities. Splitting his time between the London and Bristol offices, practice head Chris Worrall is regularly instructed by a number of household names on the competition aspects of complex and high-profile acquisitions. John Houlden is noted for his expertise in state aid and subsidy control work, while senior associate Shachi Nathdwarawala has developed particular expertise in the financial services and healthcare sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Very responsive, knowledgeable good value for money.’
‘An experienced and knowledgeable team with a diverse range of legal backgrounds means that all angles are considered when providing advice to clients.’
‘Chris Worrall is a very experienced partner who brings a calm approach and good judgment to all matters.’
‘Excellent experience in NSIA notifications.'
'Chris Worrall and Shachi Nathdwarawala - very user friendly and efficient.'
Key clients
- DHL
- Co-operative Group Limited
- Spire Healthcare
- Department for Transport – Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles
- ComfortDelGro/Metroline
- Alten
- UK Research and Innovation
- John Lewis/Waitrose
- Loop Interiors
- Embark Group
Work highlights
- Secured CMA clearance for DHL in relation to its €1.5 billion acquisition of global freight forwarding group Hillebrand.
- Advised ComfortDelGro (owners of Metroline and Scottish Citylink) in relation to its acquisition from Stagecoach Group plc of inter-city coach businesses including Megabus.
- Advised Spire Healthcare on its acquisition of Claremont Hospital.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Worrall