Competition & State-Aid

Protect your business from regulatory breaches, investigations, and reputational harm with competition law advice tailored to your sector and long-term goals.

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Legal advice for Competition law

Whether you're reviewing agreements, defending against allegations, or strengthening compliance, we guide you through the complex rules set by the Competition and Markets Authority and other regulators.

We act for companies of all sizes, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts that meet competition law requirements while supporting sustainable growth. Our team also defends clients in investigations, disputes, and enforcement actions. Providing commercially focused strategies that safeguard your industry position for the long term.

We advise on everything from risk profiling to restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, and criminal offences. You will work with ongoing legal partners who combine deep insight with sector-specific knowledge.

We support with:

  • Reviewing and drafting commercial agreements for market compliance
  • Advising on anti-competitive agreements, restrictive practices, and merger control
  • Defending allegations of abuse of dominant market position
  • Responding to Competition and Markets Authority investigations and dawn raids
  • Defending against criminal cartel offences, including price fixing.

You will also benefit from practical strategies that reduce legal exposure while enabling your organisation to compete with confidence and resilience in your sector.

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Our team support you to navigate complexity, seize opportunity and move forward with legal clarity.

Contact our Specialists

Get strategic advice from a team that knows how to protect and grow your business. Please complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.


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Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

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We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
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    Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.

Our commitment to you

Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.
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    Clear legal guidance

    You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.

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    Specialist knowledge

    A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.

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    Your needs first

    Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.

Other Commercial services

Strengthen and safeguard your trade operations with advice that combines regulatory expertise with a practical, future-focused approach. 
  • Commercial Contracts

    Create, review, and negotiate agreements that secure your interests, meet compliance standards, and support enduring corporate relationships.

  • Consumer Law

    Comply with consumer protection legislation, avoiding disputes and maintaining your reputation.

  • Intellectual Property

    Defend and enforce your intellectual property rights with advice on registration, licensing, and infringement disputes that preserve long-term brand value.

  • Dispute Resolution

    Resolve commercial disputes quickly and cost-effectively through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, while maintaining key relationships and organisational priorities.

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 2026
  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025
  • Chambers High Net Worth 2025