Home The Firm Expertise People Knowledge News Careers Contact International Competition and Regulatory Competition and Regulatory Goodman Derrick’s capability covers both contentious and non-contentious competition and regulatory advice. “In this highly technical area, outcomes have a crucial effect on a company or individual’s prospects and livelihood. Our approach is based on meeting these needs.” Stephen Hornsby, Partner, Competition and Regulatory Contentious Competition Law We often make claims and complaints to key regulators that are designed to achieve our clients’ commercial objectives. We also defend companies subject to regulatory investigations. Non-contentious Competition Law We work with our corporate colleagues to advise clients who are merging or being acquired and who are entering major commercial contracts. The objective here is to ensure that where such transactions require approvals wherever that may be, they are allowed to proceed on favourable terms at the lowest cost. Regulatory Our regulatory offering includes advising professionals subject to investigations of their conduct before the relevant professional and sporting tribunals and ultimately in the High Court. Recent Work Competition – successfully obtaining clearance from the Competition Commission for a merger between two significant public transport companies in Scotland Competition – successfully advising on a review of merger undertakings in the health sector Competition – successfully acting in a claim based on non-disclosure of cartel liability in a business sale agreement Regulatory – acting in the biggest case so far brought by the UK Tax Disciplinary Board against a Hong Kong based professional. Regulatory – acting for a doctor in High Court proceedings against a decision of the GMC regarded as unduly lenient Regulatory – setting aside as a result of a mediation, a worldwide banning order on two sports officials Our capability in this area is led by Stephen Hornsby, assisted by Alexander Kingston-Splatt. Stephen is one of the most experienced EU and Competition lawyers practising in the UK and an active participant in conference and author of books and articles on all aspects of this speciality. If you require any further information about the services offered by the Competition and Regulatory team, or wish to make a specific enquiry please contact Stephen Hornsby by email shornsby@gdlaw.co.uk or call 020 7421 7931 or contact Alexander Kingston- Splatt by email AKingston-Splatt@gdlaw.co.uk or call 020 7421 7926. Our Expertise Our Sectors Art & Cultural Heritage Advertising Broadcasting Charities Collectors Cars Construction Film & TV Production Franchising Hotel and Leisure Licensing Publishing Recruitment Retail Property Sport Technology Services for Business Competition and Regulatory Commercial Corporate Data Protection Dispute Resolution Employment Intellectual Property Media Real Estate Real Estate Dispute Resolution Services for Individuals Collectors Cars Employment Family Residential Property Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Partners Stephen Hornsby send email view profile Solicitors Alexander Kingston-Splatt send email view profile 10 St Bride Street London EC4A 4AD t: +44 (0) 20 7404 0606 f: +44 (0) 20 7831 6407 e: law@gdlaw.co.uk DX: 122 Chancery Lane Goodman Derrick LLP © 2013 Registered number: OC321066 A limited liability partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Website Terms & Conditions A list of members is available for inspection at our registered office: 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD We use cookies to improve your experience of our site (we do not track your identity). To comply with the new e-Privacy Directive we need to seek your consent to set these cookies. Find out more. Allow Disable