Leading global law firm, Baker McKenzie has hired Marie Leppard as a partner in its London Antitrust & Competition Practice from boutique competition firm, Euclid Law.
Marie brings a wealth of experience advising clients on EU, UK and multijurisdictional merger control, foreign direct investment, cartel investigations, abuse of dominant position, as well as antitrust compliance.
Marie’s experience acting as a key adviser to leading PE houses, financial sponsors, global financial institutions and corporate clients in large complex matters before the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority and other global antitrust and foreign direct investment agencies will further strengthen the Firm’s offering to its clients and also contribute to the further growth and enhancement of our transactional capabilities.
She also brings extensive expertise of working across a range of sectors, including consumer goods, energy, pharma, banking and fintech as well as advising leniency applicants in cartels, bid-rigging and resale price maintenance investigations carried out by competition and financial regulatory authorities in the EU and the UK.
Commenting on Marie’s hire, Chair of Baker McKenzie’s EMEA Antitrust & Competition Practice, Samantha Mobley, said: “I am thrilled to be welcoming Marie to the Firm. At a time when regulatory scrutiny remains on the rise and clients are increasingly seeking guidance on complex competition matters, Marie’s arrival will further bolster our team and our offering to clients across key sectors. Her presence will also strengthen the support we provide alongside our Transactional team when businesses seek clearance for the cross-border deals from multiple regulators.”
Baker McKenzie’s London Managing Partner, Ed Poulton, added: “Marie’s expertise perfectly bolsters the strengths of our Antitrust & Competition team. Her experience working across some of the Firm’s key sectors mean she will be a valuable adviser to our clients.”
Marie officially joins the Firm on 1 July 2025 and will be based in its London office.