The practice at Clifford Chance LLP handles the full gamut of cartel investigations concerning abuse of dominance issues. Rated by clients as ‘one of the leading competition solicitors in the UK’, Elizabeth Morony heads the practice, often defending claims concerning a variety of CMA investigations. ‘Astonishing’ senior associate Ben Jasper frequently acts in appeals against CMA decisions; while Luke Tolaini exhibits ‘impeccable judgment’ when handling cases relating to excessive pricing within the pharmaceutical industry. Known for her broad expertise in commercial litigation, Samantha Ward represents clients in allegations of unlawful collusion.
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Testimonials
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‘Elizabeth Morony is the founder of the practice in this area and knows more about it than almost anyone else in the sector.’
‘Luke Tolaini is a standout performer. A lawyer with impeccable judgment, and strategic, and tactical senses. He has a nose for the key strengths and weaknesses in every case.'
'Ben Jasper has an astonishing range of output.'
‘Exceptionally user-friendly and great fun to work with expertise in all manner of competition law proceedings and juniors that punch well above their weight.’
‘Elizabeth is one of the leading competition solicitors in the UK. She is both incredibly authoritative and approachable. You would trust her with the most complex and important matters. She will give her all to clients.'
Key clients
- Cinven
- EE
- Pfizer Inc. and Pfizer Limited
- Xellia and Alpharma LLC
Work highlights
- Representing EE in a claim brought on behalf of the administrators of Phones 4 U, the now-defunct mobile phone retailer, for breaches of competition law and for breach of contract.
- Acting for Pfizer in relation to the CMA's re-investigation in phenytoin, in its representation before the Court of Appeal relating to the CMA's original decision, and in an appeal before the Supreme Court in relation to the recovery of Pfizer's costs of its successful appeal before tribunal.
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Practice head
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Elizabeth Morony