Walker Morris LLP's competition team is led by Sarah Ward , who clients describe as a ‘fantastic lawyer, with a calm and efficient approach to handling complex cases’. Ward leads a team that wins plaudits for its ability to handle mandates including competition law investigations, competition litigation and cross-border corporate transactions. Gwendoline Davies’ broad portfolio of work includes advising on cartels and anti-competitive behaviour. Commercial disputes lawyer Nick Lees frequently leverages his contentious expertise to assist with issues such as competition damages cases. Managing data-driven disclosure exercises is a proven practice strength of Jack Gale. Lynsey Oakdene further extends the competition dispute resolution expertise at the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sarah Ward is a fantastic lawyer, with a calm and efficient approach to handling complex cases.’

  • 'The Walker Morris team are particularly friendly and approachable.'

Key clients

  • Audax Private Equity
  • Arla Foods
  • Drax

Work highlights

  • Advised a FTSE 100 company in relation to the CMA's market study into housebuilding in England, Scotland and Wales.
  • Continued to represent the Arla Foods group in its multi-million-pound follow-on damages claim against members of the EU trucks cartel.
  • Advised US private equity firm Audax on the competition law, merger control and FDI aspects of three corporate transactions.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sarah Ward

Other key lawyers

Gwendoline Davies, Nick Lees, Sue Harris, Jack Gale, Lynsey Oakdene