

Other names of significance include merger control expert Simon Pritchard, Natura Gracia, who is appreciated by clients for her ' high quality, compelling advocacy', newly promoted partner Anna Mitchell and managing associate Verity Egerton-Doyle. Christian Ahlborn, global head of competition, also operates from London and has significant experience advising banks and corporates on complex M&A transactions. UK practice head Nicole Kar is well placed to advise clients on their Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) filing obligations under the new National Security & Investment Act, having acted as a specialist adviser to the UK Foreign Affairs Committee. In addition to its strong London team, the firm is able provide global coverage through its overseas offices and alliances with leading firms in jurisdictions where it has no office of its own, such as Australia. Linklaters LLP 's London competition practice is almost without equal, comprising a number of highly experienced and respected partners who collectively provide a top tier service across transactional support, regulatory investigations, state aid and behavioural issues.

Investment fund formation and management.Insurance litigation: for policyholders.Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans.Banking litigation: investment and retail.Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals).Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m).Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+).M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £500m+.M&A: lower mid-market deals, £50m-£500m.Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory.EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs.
