Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher regularly appear before the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the CAT. Latterly, the team has engaged in high-profile mandates in the technology, sport, and consumer sectors, including far-reaching class actions. Patrick Doris is especially well versed in white collar investigations, competition litigation, and class action litigation. Ali Nikpay's extensive EU and UK merger control and antitrust experience attracts a number of blue-chip corporate clients, while Doug Watson is noted for his capabilities across both commercial litigation and international arbitration.
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‘Deirdre Taylor is a brilliant competition and antitrust lawyer - the person you want in your corner for the highest stakes matters. Ali Nikpay is a highly effective competition and antitrust lawyer - laser-focused on achieving his client's objectives.’
‘Gibson Dunn's competition litigation team are a slick operation. They know the landscape, and when to deploy strategy. ’
‘The team at Gibson Dunn is one of the truly great litigation machines operating in this market. They have a single minded dedication to delivering for their client - I don't think there is another team out there that fights harder for their client's corner. The team is extraordinarily strong at managing massive multi-jurisdictional litigation, where a consistent position needs to be taken across cases.'
‘Patrick Doris is a seasoned litigator who really knows how to assemble and lead a team. He rolls up his sleeves and mucks in when appropriate, and every member of the team knows exactly what he wants from them. Patrick never loses sight of the client's strategic goals.'
- 'Doug Watson is very bright and has excellent judgement. He frequently produces insights that others could miss. Just the kind of person you want in your corner.'
- 'Dan Warner is an absolutely first-rate associate - a future star. He is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about competition litigation. He drafts very well too.’
‘Very knowledgeable, including in relation to the sector of the clients.’
‘I have worked closely with this team over the past several years on one of the most complicated international competition law disputes that exist, and their quality is really as good as it gets. They are capable of handling the most complicated and groundbreaking issues, they are extremely knowledgeable, very professional, and just as importantly - very nice to work with. ’
Key clients
- UBS
- Fender
- LIV Golf
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Ali Nikpay, Doug Watson