Catriona Munro
DentonsCombining considerable breadth and depth of competition law expertise, Dentons is notorious in the Scottish market for its ability to handle complex issues concerning competition litigation, regulatory and subsidy control advice to the UK government and public bodies, as well as merger control guidance at both the UK and EU level. The team is led from Glasgow by Michael Dean, who is vastly experienced in all aspects of competition law including dawn raids, cartel investigations, merger clearances, and distribution and vertical issues, with Adrian Magnus supporting the team from London. Catriona Munro is a contentious competition specialist, while Carolyn Burns has a strong reputation for regulatory and subsidy control advice, particularly in the energy sector. Melanie Martin primarily handles non-contentious matters and regularly advises the UK government.
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Testimonials
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‘Unrivalled sector knowledge and the ability to deliver clear and concise advice in an extremely technical area.’
‘Melanie Martin is outstanding in supporting the outcome sought and always available with clear direction and timely action.’
‘Melanie Martin takes the time to properly understand an industrial sector that was new to them, and in doing so were able to form the correct strategy.’
‘The team is pragmatic whilst always being very clear where lines need to be drawn. They understand our business well and are responsive and focussed.’
‘Michael Dean is a trusted advisor and always able to give clear, sensible advice.'
'Melanie Martin is excellent.’
Key clients
- Daimler AG
- Stagecoach Group
- The Edrington Group Limited
- UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office; Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Department for Education)
- Scottish National Investment Bank
- Power by British Volt Limited
- Scott Group
- Nynas AB
- CentralWay Limited
- National House-Building Council
- Scottish Equity Partners
- Dye & Durham
- Acorn CCUS (joint venture of Shell, Storegga, North Sea Midstream Partners and Harbour Energy)
Work highlights
- Advising BEIS on interventions in the energy markets to reduce energy bills for households and businesses.
- Representing SSWT in ongoing collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) brought by Justin Gutmann against SSWT and two other rail operators in relation to alleged abuse of dominance regarding boundary fares.
- Advising on The Acorn Project, a significant project for the decarbonisation of the Scottish economy. It is a joint venture of major players in the oil and gas sector which have come together to develop carbon capture, hydrogen and direct air capture projects together with a CO2 transportation and storage network.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Michael Dean
DentonsLeading associates
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Practice head
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Michael Dean, Adrian Magnus