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EU & Competition

Our EU & Competition team provides advice to clients on all aspects of Irish and EU competition law and procurement law, and other related areas, including merger control, State aid, and investment screening.  

The team advises a wide range of private sector entities, public authorities, and utilities.

Our substantial experience on competition includes advising on merger control, abuse of dominance, state aid, dawn raids and compliance programmes. 

As a full service firm, we draw on the skills and technical knowledge of lawyers from other parts of the firm including  commercialcorporate, constructionemploymentproperty and litigation, enhancing our ability to deliver practical and commercial solutions to clients.

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Experience

ART Generation

Represented the vendor in a successful joint Inward Investment Screening Notification to the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (“DETE”) in respect of the acquisition of a controlling interest in the target, ART Generation.

Securispeed Group

We represented the Seller in a joint Merger Notification to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“CCPC”) in respect of the disposal of a group of companies to a trade buyer in the logistics sector.

McCabes Pharmacy

Represented the vendor in a joint Merger Notification to the CCPC in respect of the sale of McCabes Pharmacy to PHX Ireland via its subsidiary Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland.

Ormonde Organics

Acted as legal advisors to Waterford’s Ormonde Organics, a leading Irish biogas and biomethane producer, on its sale to Spanish firm Heygaz Biomethane, including in relation to the notification of the acquisition to the CCPC.

NDFA

On the procurement aspects of Higher Education PPP Bundles 1 and 2 and Social Housing PPP Bundle 3

National Paediatric Hospital Development Board

On the procurement of a car park concession contract at the NCH in Dublin

EirGrid

Advised EirGrid and its French counterpart, Réseau de Transport d’Electricité, on the procurement aspects of the Celtic Interconnector project, a subsea electricity link between Ireland and France

OGP

The OGP on numerous procurement competitions for goods and services

They are always responsive, diligent, and attentive to detail. I always have confidence that my requirements will be addressed promptly and expertly, as they consistently excel in meeting expectations.
Legal 500 2026
They bring the expertise of a significantly larger firm while maintaining their approachability and strong relationship-building. Their EU and Public Procurement department stands out as one of the best I have encountered.
Legal 500 2026
They can translate complex EU regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable advice. Their insight is consistently strategic, precise, and aligned with real-world public sector objectives.
Legal 500 2026
They stand out for their exceptional responsiveness and collaborative approach. Their advice is fast, accurate, and tailored, with proactive communication and the ability to anticipate client needs that set them apart.
Legal 500 2026
They provided clear, accessible advice on complex EU procurement processes that we could trust completely. Their combination of technical excellence, pragmatism, and genuine partnership made a daunting process feel manageable.
Legal 500 2026
They are unique in their ability to assess complex law and translate it into understandable, practical support, helping clients meet all EU regulatory requirements with confidence.
Legal 500 2026
The Beauchamps team are a very professional team who are dedicated to providing an excellent service. They are responsive and keep you informed at all times.
Legal 500 2025
The team is diverse and we have always been provided with the right advice or the relevant person within Beauchamps has been brought in where required.
Legal 500 2025
Strong, experienced team. Comprehensive timely responses provided.
Legal 500 2025
Excellent multi-department treatment of complex legal issues. Partners always make themselves available to clients.
Legal 500 2025
Available and always supportive of our typically urgent advice requirements.
Legal 500 2024
I found the practice very innovative and willing to work with us to find solutions to ensure our project is successful. This willingness to work on finding solutions benefitted our company.
Legal 500 2023
Access to partner level support and advice at all times.
Legal 500 2023
Solution focused while providing clear and concise advice.
Legal 500 2023
The team is very strong and knowledgeable in this area – and provide practical solution focused advice.
Legal 500 2022
Really understand our needs.
Legal 500 2022
Very proactive & solution focused.
Legal 500 2022
Full-service team, very responsive, with practical and succinct advice provided at all times.
Legal 500 2021
This practice have the ability to unpick complex legal and procurement issues and provide solution-focused advice.
Legal 500 2021
Renowned for their subject matter expertise and excellent, proactive services.
Legal 500 2021
Very responsive and well informed
Legal 500 2022
Results oriented and insightful. Listens and then researches and responds.
Legal 500 2025