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
- Attorney, New York
- LL.M., University of London, Queen Mary's College
- LL.B., Cardiff University, Wales
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
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
After the EU: The Technology Transfer Block Exemption Under Review in the UK
April 10, 2025
By: Charles Whiddington, Martina Scassini
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
UK Competition & Markets Authority Update: New Consumer Protection Powers for 2025
March 11, 2025
By: Ronan Scanlan
Client Alerts
March 3, 2025
By: Ruxandra Cana, Eléonore Mullier, Renato Antonini, Eva Monard, Byron Maniatis, Elli Zachari, Yongqing Bao, Robert Klotz, Charles Whiddington, Sherazad Chaouch
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
When Does Information Exchange Cross the Line into Anti-Competitive Conduct?
EU Enforcers Will Focus on This in 2025
February 26, 2025
By: Charles Whiddington, Martina Scassini
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
Regulation 1/2003: Is It Still Fit for Purpose After 20 Years?
January 17, 2025
By: Charles Whiddington, Martina Scassini
Client Alerts
Regulatory Landscape in the EU and the UK: Key Considerations for 2025
January 16, 2025
By: Darren Abrahams, Renato Antonini, Ruxandra Cana, Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Leigh Mallon, Alexandra Melia, Eva Monard, Eléonore Mullier, Zoe Osborne, Ronan Scanlan, Guy Soussan, Charles Whiddington, Elisabethann Wright, Byron Maniatis, Yongqing Bao, Tom Gillett, Elli Zachari, Algirdas Semeta, Maria Salomé Bustos Mesa
Martina Scassini
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
November 13, 2024
By: Charles Whiddington, Martina Scassini
StepAhead: Antitrust & Competition Insights
Forecasting Merger Control at the Frontier
October 7, 2024
Resources
Client Alerts
FCPA/Anti-Corruption Developments: 2022 Year in Review
February 24, 2023
By: Iris E. Bennett
Events
Webinars
The Steptoe Update: US, EU, and UK Legal Developments Affecting Asian Companies and Public Actors
December 11, 2024
Speakers: Lee Berger, Eric C. Emerson, Jack R. Hayes, Charles Whiddington
Seminars & Events
Brussels Symposium and Cocktail Reception
November 12, 2024
Speakers: Ruxandra Cana, Eric C. Emerson, Tyler Evans, Anne-Gabrielle Haie, Robert Klotz, Patrick F. Linehan, Byron Maniatis, Eva Monard, Eléonore Mullier, Daniel A. Mullen, Darryl Nirenberg, Meredith Rathbone, Jeffrey G. Weiss, Charles Whiddington, Wendy Wysong
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, Zoey Hong, Stanley C. Kuo, Amy J. Lentz, Michelle L. Levin, Patrick F. Linehan, Jamie Lucia, Alexandra Melia, Cáitrín McKiernan, Eva Monard, Darryl Nirenberg, Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar, Angus Rodger, Guy Soussan, 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, Patrick F. Linehan, 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
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