The ‘very responsive and pragmatic’ team at Fieldfisher is frequently engaged by a diverse client base on the full range of competition law issues. The practice is rated for its proficiency in handling complex cross-border deals that require multiple merger and FDI filings, alongside numerous cartel investigations. John Cassels leads the team and is noted for his expertise in UK and EU competition law matters, with a notable record in investigation cases. A litany of clients in the food, retail and life sciences sectors turn to Jessica Gardner for her assistance on CMA investigations.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Fieldfisher are really making waves in EU and competition law across the contentious and non-contentious space.'

  • ‘Richard Pike is a standout performer who mixes great technical knowledge with an unflappable nature. Jessica Gardner is a real iron fist in a velvet glove on the litigation side.’

  • ‘The team are very responsive and pragmatic with output.'

  • ‘John Cassels is the relationship partner and has provided excellent support both when providing competitions legal advice directly and when connecting me with excellent advisers working in different practice areas.’

  • ‘A real focus on clients' requirements with clear and precise recommendations and advice.'

Clients clés

  • Peloton Interactive, Inc.
  • Sazerac Company, Inc.
  • Mick George Limited

Points forts

  • Advised Peloton Interactive Inc on the launch and rollout of its exercise bike and associated services in the UK and Europe.
  • Supporting Sazerac Company, Inc globally on a variety of matters. This year the competition work has included merger control review of acquisitions including of Seagram brands from Diageo.
  • Advised Mick George Ltd on the sale of its business to Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited.

Avocats

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique

John Cassels

Autres avocats clés

Nick Pimlott; Stephen May; Miguel Vaz; Jessica Gardner; Aonghus Heatley; Richard Pike