The ‘very strong’ team at DWF is active across the full gamut of competition law matters, with particular strength in subsidy control. Its work spans merger control, NSIA clearances, behavioural investigations and procurement law, with instructions often involving multi-million-pound investments, regeneration projects, and strategic advice to public bodies across the UK. Practice head Jonathan Branton is particularly noted for his deep expertise in subsidy control, where he brings extensive experience advising clients across both public and private sectors. He is supported by Colin Murray, who regularly handles public procurement, public law and vires, and public funding matters.

Lauded for constantly having its ‘finger on the pulse around any commercial developments and recent matters’, the competition group at Weightmans LLP has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a particularly strong presence in the aviation sector. The team is frequently called upon by public sector clients to advise on a variety of corporate and commercial issues. Angela Gregson took over as head of the practice from Laurence Pritchard, who now serves as a consultant. She advises on all aspects of competition law, including compliance issues, CMA and European Commission investigations into anti-competitive conduct, merger control, and market inquiries. Elsewhere in the team, Rike Ridings earns praise for her ‘considerable knowledge of local government’, and Vincent King frequently advises public sector bodies on projects, corporate and commercial matters and grant funding. Angela Gregson advises clients on all aspects of competition law, including competition law compliance, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and European Commission investigations into alleged anti-competitive conduct, merger control and market investigations

Addleshaw Goddard boasts a highly regarded competition team, known for its comprehensive expertise spanning merger control, antitrust investigations, and consumer law. The team is praised by clients for bringing a 'personal touch in its professional dealings'. Key figures within the team include Mark Crane, who has substantial experience in merger control, frequently guiding clients through intricate Phase 2 investigations, and Mark Molyneux, who is distinguished for his proficiency in contentious competition matters.