Overview
Charles Whiddington represents companies in cartel and other antitrust investigations. He also provides strategic advice on licensing, assists clients to shape their distribution networks, and provides advice and representation on the competition aspects of mergers and joint-ventures.
Over the years, Charles has represented a number of clients involved in national and international cartel investigations in a range of sectors including banking, airlines, liner shipping, energy, automotive, and travel agency fees. He has also advised electricity and gas companies in the European Commission's sector inquiries, antitrust investigations concerning third party access, as well as the application of electricity and gas network codes. Charles regularly acts in the energy, transport, and life sciences sectors and has successfully represented other clients on a wide array of antitrust and competition matters.
Legal 500 market sources quote Charles as being an "experienced competition lawyer" with a "sharp legal mind." In addition, clients describe Charles as "very experienced, pragmatic and able to reduce complex legal matters into easily digestible advice."
- Brussels Bar (A List)
- Solicitor, England & Wales
- Solicitor, Ireland
- New York
- LL.M., University of London, Queen Mary's College
- LL.B., University of Wales, U.C. College Cardiff
Representative Matters
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Representing a Japanese airline in connection with follow-on damages actions after successfully defending it in the European Commission air cargo surcharges cartel.
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Successfully representing a Japanese bank in a cartel investigation by the European Commission.
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Representing an auto parts manufacturer in several car parts cartel investigations.
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Representing a shipping company in the car carrier cartel investigation which was settled with the European Commission.
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Representing a Japanese technology company in technology licensing issues across Europe.
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Representing a US technology group in European Economic Area (EEA) distribution disputes.
Speaking Engagements
- "Developments in Criminal Antitrust Enforcement", LexMundi 2022 Cross-Border Investigations Practice Group Meeting, Brussels, September 22, 2022
News & Publications
Antitrust & Competition Blog
Duty to Make Full Disclosures Under the UK’s Merger Control Regime
April 30, 2024
Antitrust & Competition Blog
April 5, 2024
Client Alerts
Antitrust/Competition: Key Considerations in the EU and the UK in 2024
January 22, 2024
Client Alerts
Regulatory Landscape in the EU and the UK: Key Considerations in 2024
January 22, 2024
By: Renato Antonini, Eva Monard, Byron Maniatis, Yongqing Bao, Elli Zachari, Ruxandra Cana, Eléonore Mullier, Alexandra Melia, Zoe Osborne, Guy Soussan, Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Maria Avramidou, Charles Whiddington, Yumiko Takahashi, Zanda Romata, Darren Abrahams, Tom Gillett, Roman Spangenberg, Jonathon Egerton-Peters, Michael Lee
Press Releases
Steptoe Obtains Precedent-Setting Judgment for Client in UK Court of Appeal
December 12, 2023
Publications
ESG Around the World: European Union
October 2, 2023
By: Eva Monard, Charles Whiddington, Zanda Romata, Byron Maniatis
Antitrust & Competition Blog
July 25, 2023
Resources
Events
Seminars & Events
Global Trade and Enforcement Symposium in Hong Kong
June 1, 2023
Speakers: Renato Antonini, Yongqing Bao, Brigida Benitez, Brian G. Burke, Ali Burney, Henry Cao, John Caracappa, Boyd Cloern, Robyn C. Crowther, Brian J. Fleming, Coy Garrison, Stacie R. Hartman, Zoey Hong, Stanley C. Kuo, Amy J. Lentz, Michelle L. Levin, Patrick F. Linehan, Lucinda A. Low, Jamie Lucia, Alexandra Melia, Cáitrín McKiernan, Eva Monard, Darryl Nirenberg, Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar, Angus Rodger, Guy Soussan, David M. Stetson, Grace Wang, Philip R. West, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong, Lin Yang, Bo Yue, Wilson Zhao
Webinars
Investigations and Enforcement Webinar Series
October 27, 2022
Speakers: Jason Abel, Iris E. Bennett, Coy Garrison, Stacie R. Hartman, Patrick F. Linehan, Lucinda A. Low, Michael Campion Miller, Jason M. Weinstein, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong
Webinars
Vertical Agreements in the EU and UK: How to Navigate the New Competition Law Landscape
October 6, 2021
Speakers: Charles Whiddington, Zanda Romata, Dr. Claudio Calcagno
Webinars
Enforcement of Digital Markets: The European Commission's "New Competition Tool"
July 30, 2020
Speaker: Charles Whiddington
Webinars
Online Platforms: A Competition Analysis of the New Ex-Ante EU Regulatory Instrument
July 23, 2020
Speaker: Charles Whiddington
On Demand
EU Competition Law: A Powerful Tool in Post-COVID-19 Business Recovery
June 4, 2020
Speaker: Charles Whiddington
Webinars
December 3, 2019
Speakers: Charles Whiddington, Zanda Romata
Noteworthy
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Chambers UK, Competition Law - London (Firms) (2018)
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Legal 500 EMEA, Competition Law (2018)
Professional Affiliations
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American Bar Association
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New York State Bar Association
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Law Society of Ireland
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Law Society of England & Wales