"Charles Livingstone's knowledge is exceptional on competition matters and the relevant law." - Chambers UK 2025
PartnerCharles Livingstone
"He is able to get to the nub of the issue quickly and is clearly an expert in his field." - Legal 500 UK 2025
Legal DirectorJamie Dunne
Head of Business Development
Fiona Munro
Fiona Munro
Head of Business Development
Our lawyers support clients with the important and complex area of competition law, combining our practical experience and regulatory insight with clients' understanding of their own markets to ensure compliance, secure clearances, address rule breaches and resolve disputes. We work collaboratively with our clients to help them comply with competition law in ways that focus on and facilitate their commercial aims.
We advise on EU and UK competition law in areas including cartels and other potentially anti-competitive arrangements, the abuse of dominant market positions, cartel damages actions and market investigations. We have an excellent track record of obtaining deal-critical merger clearances for M&A projects, and have been helping clients navigate the new UK investment screening regime introduced by the National Security and Investment Act 2021. We are also experienced in handling business critical matters such as dawn raids and internal investigations.
We support both public and private sector clients with procurement and State aid / subsidy control matters, in contentious and non-contentious situations.
Dawn raid hotline
If you are facing a dawn raid and require immediate assistance, contact us on our dedicated dawn raid hotline: +44 (0)131 656 3796
Brodies really stood out for me because of their impressive expertise, their readiness to assist whenever needed, and their skill in navigating the complexities of public sector tenders. I found their team to be incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and effective in ensuring successful outcomes. What sets Brodies apart is their innovative approach to collaboration, which I believe enhances their ability to provide tailored solutions and exceptional service compared to other firms.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Competition & Antitrust key highlights
- 100+ competition lawyers trained in responding to dawn raids.
- Member of the Scottish Competition Forum.
- Secured merger clearance for Abellio's takeovers of the Scotrail and East Midlands rail franchises.
- Ranked Tier 1 for EU & Competition by Legal 500, with Charles Livingstone ranked as a Leading Individuals.
- Developed competition compliance and dawn raid response policies for major clients in multiple sectors across the UK.
- Acting for a major truck manufacturer in the first follow-on cartel damages claims brought in Scotland's Court of Session.
The team is able to distil complex legal issues and present them in an understandable manner and provide options for ways through complex issues.
Chambers UK 2026
The competition team within Brodies is second to none and has deep knowledge and an ability to apply that knowledge accurately, clearly and succinctly to make it fit with our own requirements.
Chambers UK 2026
"The lawyers possess exceptional theoretical skills and have a comprehensive understanding of the law."
Chambers UK 2026
Case studies
We immerse ourselves in our clients' sectors so that we can deliver enhanced legal services and expertise. Read our Competition & Antitrust case studies to find out more.
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