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Antitrust and competition

Freshfields stays ahead of the antitrust trends that impact your business. With decades of experience at the highest level, we anticipate challenges before they arise.
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We don’t just navigate the complexities of antitrust, we master them

Antitrust questions are central to many boardroom decisions in today’s rapidly evolving regulatory world. Getting clearance for complex cross-border transactions isn’t easy – and the business risks are real. Global regulators are working together, using enhanced powers to investigate markets and anticompetitive behavior. In this demanding environment, ensuring your business withstands the toughest scrutiny is paramount.

Global expertise

When you work with us, you tap into the knowledge of over 60 partners and more than 300 other antitrust lawyers. Our deeply connected teams offer both global oversight and intimate knowledge of local laws and enforcement priorities. With offices across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we provide seamless support wherever you operate. We deliver a comprehensive perspective that empowers your strategic decisions across merger control, foreign direct investment, antitrust compliance, trade and subsidies, antitrust litigation and related regulations.

Staying ahead

Most importantly, we never stop learning. Whether it’s the implications of artificial intelligence, the transition to sustainability or heightened digital market regulations, we stay ahead of trends that impact your business. Whatever the challenge, we know what’s round the corner – and that means you do, too.

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Meet the team
London, Dublin

Alastair Chapman

Partner and Head of global antitrust, competition and trade group
Washington, DC

Christine Wilson

Partner
Brussels

Andreas von Bonin

Partner
Düsseldorf

Uta Itzen

Partner
Tokyo

Kaori Yamada

Partner
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Awards & recognition

Top Tier ‘Global Elite’ firm for Antitrust 2024

17th time as an elite-ranked firm

Lexology Index ‘Global Competition Law Firm of the Year’ 2024

For the 20th consecutive year

Chambers Global 2024

Band 1 Global-wide Antitrust

GCR 100 Survey 2024

One of the world’s top three Antitrust Litigation practices

(more than any other firm)

Over 70 Lexology Index antitrust leaders globally in 2024

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