Marc Shrimpling
Partner, UK
Marc is a Partner in our UK competition and trade practice and has considerable experience undertaking the full range of competition, regulatory and public subsidy work.
Marc specialises in advising manufacturers and brand owners on their international distribution and supply strategies, helping them to define the consumer experience and to safeguard brand value, reputation and intellectual property.
For the period 2020 to 2022, Marc is appointed as a member of the UK Government's Strategic Trade Advisory Group, helping to shape UK trade policy and realise opportunities across all nations and regions of the UK.
He is recognised in Chambers for his “responsive and commercial” approach and demonstrates this, in particular, when working with clients subject to sector-specific regulation in addition to general UK competition law.
“His commercial mindset and understanding of business dynamics is seamless. He offers first-class advice and is always available and super friendly.”– Chambers 2022
Marc has acted for businesses subject to investigation by the UK competition authorities, supporting clients at every stage from dawn raids through to successful appeals. He has also worked on secondment at the CMA’s policy team and was responsible for developing policy and drafting guidance for the current UK competition regime. Accordingly, Marc is particularly well placed to guide clients through the latest UK competition rules, including the implications of the UK's exit from the EU.
Marc has a particular expertise in international state aid, anti-dumping and anti-subsidy regulations and has advised many public and private sector clients in relation to projects which involve public investment. He regularly helps clients to handle complaints and enquiries from the European Commission, the WTO and UK central government (including BEIS, MHCLG and DfT). Marc is an active member of the UK State Aid Law Association.
He has been a Partner at Osborne Clarke since May 2017. In 2019, Marc was awarded the International Law Office's Client Choice Award for Competition & Antitrust.
Marc is recognised by clients for his 'excellent ability to navigate the business through complex issues; he provides tailored advice according to clients’ specific needs.'
Insights
13/01/2021
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7m
Energy and Utilities
Driving towards a greener future? CMA takes stock of electric vehicle charging in the UK
The competition regulator's focus on the supply of charge points across the UK gives businesses a rare opportunity to give...
17/12/2020
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5m
Retail and Consumer
Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020: competition and online sales
In recent years, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become firmly established with UK consumers as major retail events
26/11/2020
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2m
Competition, antitrust and trade
Competition regulator fines ComparetheMarket for using 'most favoured nation' clauses
The £17.9m fine imposed on the price comparison website shows that MFN clauses are firmly in the CMA's sights
26/11/2020
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4m
Corporate
New powers will allow UK government to block buyers over security concerns
M&A, investments and transfers of assets come under tightened rules. What do you need to know about the new regime?
12/11/2020
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7m
Decarbonisation
Climate change and sustainability: is competition law a barrier to progress?
Businesses are increasingly looking to work with industry competitors to pursue environmental and sustainability objectives, particularly where going-it-alone would create...
09/07/2020
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7m
Coronavirus / COVID-19 – Competition and State aid
State aid | European Commission amends Temporary Framework for a third time to include aid for micro and small companies
Micro and small companies, including start-ups, may benefit from aid; while recapitalisation measures have been modified for businesses in general.
08/07/2020
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4m
Competition, antitrust and trade
UK Digital Markets Taskforce calls for information to shape new competition law framework for digital markets
New taskforce looks to build on work of the Furman review and adopt a radical approach with preventative controls rather...
02/07/2020
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4m
Managing Covid-19
State aid | European Commission amends Temporary Framework for a third time to include aid for micro and small companies
Micro and small companies, including start-ups, may benefit from aid; while recapitalisation measures have been modified for businesses in general.
02/07/2020
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4m
Managing Covid-19
UK government legislates to shield businesses vital for public health from foreign takeovers
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and left UK businesses with critical capabilities, such as manufacturers of personal...
23/06/2020
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2m
Managing Covid-19
European competition law and Covid-19: exceptional rules for business cooperation
Antitrust rules have been eased temporarily by the European Commission to allow closer business cooperation – especially for the health...
15/04/2020
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2m
