` Shepherd and Wedderburn About us What we do Knowledge People News Events Careers Contact Hub Competition Law and Merger Control Expert support for all of your UK, EU and international competition law, merger control and subsidy control needs Home > Expertise > Competition Law and Merger Control Competition law, merger control and State aidsubsidy control regimes are complex and constantly evolving, both nationally and internationally, and there has been a significant rise in private enforcement in recent years. Our expert team has in-depth knowledge of competition authorities, regulators, courts and policymakers – particularly in strategically important sectors of the economy such as energy, water and telecommunications – leaving us ideally placed to navigate the legal challenges that arise in this rapidly evolving field, and equipping us to deliver clear, pragmatic and bespoke advice to our clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives. Our services Operating seamlessly across our UK and overseas offices, we draw on trusted international networks to provide our clients with comprehensive support across the following areas: Merger control and joint ventures Advising clients on merger control proceedings; supporting clients on appeals and other merger-related challenges; advising third parties on their participation in merger investigations; and co-ordinating the process of securing multi-jurisdictional merger clearances. Foreign investment control Advising on the UK’s enhanced national security and investment regime, from strategic advice and training on the regime’s requirements, to advice on process and potential impacts on specific projects including renewables portfolios and assets in the technology sector. Anti-competitive conduct Advising on competition law compliance and how to engage effectively with competition authorities in relevant jurisdictions; engaging with competition law authorities (on filings, information requests, commitments and undertakings); and developing competition law risk management strategies and compliance policies. Subsidy control Advising across the spectrum of subsidy control and State aid issues from compliance to contentious matters, our sector knowledge means we can offer pragmatic and focused expertise across all sectors of the economy. Competition enforcement and disputes Advising on all types of competition law enforcement proceedings and disputes (including leniency and settlement, internal investigations, dawn raids and data/document requests) and on claims (including funded claims) for competition law damages. The team knows the client’s business inside out and so can add a lot of value, not just from a legal perspective but also by their grasp of the commercial issues affecting the business. Gordon Downie Partner Contact Gordon John Grady Partner Contact John Competition Law and Merger Control Merger control and joint ventures National Security Investment Screening Anti-competitive conduct Subsidy Control Competition law enforcement and disputes Read more Make an enquiry Name * Email address * Telephone Enquiry For more information on how we handle your data, please read our privacy policy. Submit Edinburgh 1 Exchange Crescent Conference Square Edinburgh EH3 8UL T: +44 (0) 131 228 9900 Aberdeen 2 Rubislaw Terrace Aberdeen AB10 1XE T: +44 (0)1224 621 166 London Octagon Point 5 Cheapside London EC2V 6AA T: +44 (0)20 7429 4900 Dublin 8 Herbert Lane Dublin D02 XE18 Republic of Ireland T: +353 1487 1119 Glasgow 1 West Regent Street Glasgow G2 1RW T: +44 (0)141 566 9900 Full contact details ©2002 - 2021 Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Connect With Us Youtube Linkedin twitter Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Modern Slavery Statement Legal Notices Accessibility Sitemap Hub This website uses cookies that provide necessary site functionality and improve your online experience By continuing to browse this website, you agree to the use of cookies. Our cookie policy gives you more information about the cookies we use and how to block or delete them. More info OK