Highlighted for its ‘excellent knowledge and experience of competition law’, Burges Salmon LLP excels in a wide range of merger clearance mandates, investigations, state aid, subsidy control, and procurement matters. The practice supports clients across various industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and utilities. Dividing his time between London and Bristol, the ’calm and confident’ Chris Worrall maintains a busy practice, advising high-profile clients - including various household corporates - on key antitrust matters. John Houlden is well-regarded for his proficiency in state aid and subsidy control, while Shachi Nathdwarawala has built notable expertise in the financial services and healthcare sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent knowledge and experience of competition law, and in particular, subsidy control.’
‘John Houlden and Punim Anda. Their ability to understand the needs of clients and availability are second to none.’
‘Experienced and diverse competition team.'
‘Chris Worrall is very experienced. His calm and confident approach put clients at their ease and helps them to make the right strategic decisions in complex regulatory situations.’
Key clients
- FirstGroup plc
- Co-operative Group
- STG Partners LLC
- Spire Healthcare
- RWE Renewables
- ENGIE
- K-TIG
- UK Research and Innovation
- Electricity Supply Board
- DiscoverIE Group plc
Work highlights
- Advising FirstGroup in relation to an acquisition in the transport sector.
- Advising RWE in relation to a joint venture transaction in the energy sector.
- Advising Co-operative Group in relation to a merger control matter in the retail sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Worrall