The UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (Act) was given Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. When it comes into force later this year, it will give the UK government substantial powers to scrutinise a wide range of investments in the UK dating back to 12 November 2020 and to remedy any national security risks they raise.

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Photo of Gillian Sproul Gillian Sproul

Gillian Sproul focuses her practice on advising clients on the impact of EU and UK competition law on their transactions, operations and business strategy. She represents clients in cartel and abuse of dominance cases, energy regulatory investigations and market inquiries before the EU

Gillian Sproul focuses her practice on advising clients on the impact of EU and UK competition law on their transactions, operations and business strategy. She represents clients in cartel and abuse of dominance cases, energy regulatory investigations and market inquiries before the EU and UK regulators and courts and has obtained EU, UK and other national clearances for numerous complex M&A and joint venture transactions. Her experience extends also to advising clients on competitor co-operation and information exchange, distribution and licensing and compliance.

Gillian is recognised as a Leading Individual for Competition in The Legal 500 UK 2023. The guide quotes one source as saying “The team is led by Gill Sproul who has a quiet and confident manner which is appreciated in the area of competition law.” Another source states “Gill Sproul knows our industry well and ensures that the advice given is tailored and down to earth. Gill is practical, approachable and very easy to work with”.

According to the Chambers UK Guide 2022, Gillian “has great experience; she’s sharp, understands clients’ needs and provides clear instructions when coordinating international projects.”

Photo of Rachel Whittaker Rachel Whittaker

Rachel Whittaker is a commercial real estate lawyer with deep experience on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acting for institutional landlords on major lettings, joint ventures, high-value investment acquisitions and disposals, large-scale developments and complex pre-lets, investment and development…

Rachel Whittaker is a commercial real estate lawyer with deep experience on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including acting for institutional landlords on major lettings, joint ventures, high-value investment acquisitions and disposals, large-scale developments and complex pre-lets, investment and development financings, and property and asset management arrangements. She also has experience in the real estate finance, hotel, health care, and residential sectors.