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Anti-Competition

Legal advisers on UK enforcement of Anti-Competition Law

Harold & McCormack Law is respected for its expertise in the criminal enforcement of UK competition law. We provide clear, strategic advice to corporates, directors and individuals under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and, where appropriate, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

We understand the complex legal, commercial, and reputational risks posed by regulatory enforcement. Our role is to protect your position and resolve issues with minimal disruption to your business.

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Our services include:

  • Immediate response to regulatory action
  • Responding to dawn raids and seizure of materials
  • Preserving legal privilege and protecting business continuity
  • Section 26 and 27 notice responses
  • Engaging with regulators at an early stage to manage exposure
  • Navigating criminal liability and reputational risk
  • Strategic advice during CMA and SFO investigations
  • Defence in cartel and bid-rigging investigations
  • Representation at interviews under caution (PACE)
  • Applications for leniency and settlement
  • Director disqualification proceedings

Who we advise

We act for a wide range of clients across regulated and unregulated sectors, including:

Public and private companies

Senior executives and directors
Compliance and legal teams
Trade associations and industry bodies
International businesses with UK operations
Professionals and advisers

Whether you are the subject of an investigation or a third party affected by enforcement action,
we provide pragmatic and legal solutions for your business.

Why choose Harold & McCormack Law

  • Expertise in competition enforcement law matters
  • Discreet, strategic defence in regulatory investigations
  • Nationwide representation
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Facing a CMA or SFO investigation?

Whether responding to a dawn raid or a statutory notice or you are facing allegations of anti-competitive conduct, early legal advice is critical. For immediate legal support or to schedule a consultation, please get in touch with our team today.
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What Our Clients Say

Owner - National
Logistics Company
“We had the best team at the end of the day. Ashleigh and her team all did a great job for us, and we are all so very grateful. The outcome was a testimony to that.”
Westgreen
Construction Ltd
“Ashleigh is an exemplary health and safety legal representative, and I can think of no better legal ally to proactively and reactively support you and your business – the star of her profession.”
Hayley Saunders –
Partner Shoosmiths LLP
“Not only is she a true expert in her field ... She achieves the best outcome for her clients, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her.”
MBC Blog
"Ashleigh Harold recognised as 'Best regulatory health and safety lawyer in the UK'"
Farmer, Environment
Agency prosecution
"Ashleigh just a short message to say thanks for the way you presented the case and in fact dealt with the whole case from start to finish. The negotiation skills needed to bring a potentially eye watering fine to £3000 is worthy of mention."
Corporate Client
"You need someone who helps translate the daunting experiences in a manor you comprehend and Ashleigh routinely does this."
Operations Director -
National Steelworks Group
“Could I personally thank you for all of your efforts on our behalf and express our appreciation of your success. There is no doubt that your perception of HSE’s approach to this investigation was accurate. The decision to hold back from the interview was clearly right and limited the opportunity of HSE to secure further evidence...”
Jenna Howard - Director of Little Learners Montessori
"Thanks to Ashleigh our complaint was upheld by Ofsted and we were reinspect a few weeks later and received 'outstanding' in all areas. Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic from start to finish in supporting and guiding us through the process. Thank you so much for all of your help in supporting us and ensuring we received the grade we deserved."
Company Director
"Ashleigh's depth of experience in health and safety law and procecedings is first class - with her case work often referred to as 'the best we have seen' by barristers and QCS alike."
Richard StockwellCompany Director
"When one is confronted with a serious health and safety event you need support, reassurance, knowledge, experience, intuition thoroughness and human understanding - Ashleigh comes with bundles of these attributes."
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