press release
Browne Jacobson appoints 'superb' Competition partner
17 September 2009
Law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed Matthew Woodford as a
partner in its Commercial Group in Birmingham.
Woodford joins the partnership after spending 11 years in the EU
& Competition Group at Eversheds.
Described in Chambers 2009 as a ‘superb’ lawyer and rated as a
leading individual in his field, Matthew has expertise in all
aspects of EU and UK competition law.
He has represented clients in a number of dawn raid
investigations by the OFT and European Commission, including
advising a number of businesses as part of the high profile OFT
cartel investigation into the construction sector. He also offers
particular experience in behavioural competition law and merger
control.
Matthew will work alongside Sharon Jones and Rachel Williams to
help develop Browne Jacobson’s competition law practice.
Commenting on Woodford’s appointment, Birmingham based
Commercial Partner Declan Cushley, said :
“We have been keen to develop our competition capability in the
region for some time and Matthew’s appointment in a real coup for
the firm.
“Matthew is an extremely well respected competition specialist
and would be a welcome asset in any legal team.
“His reputation in high level merger clearance work is second to
none and we are confident his impressive credentials and expertise
will be appreciated by our commercial clients.”
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