L-R: Laurence Pritchard, Consultant Solicitor with David Malone, O’Connors CEO
Liverpool-based business law firm, O’Connors, has appointed competition law specialist, Laurence Pritchard, as a Consultant Solicitor in its legal team to broaden its regulatory support for clients.
Laurence is a nationally recognised competition law expert and has successfully handled many high-profile competition law matters for national and international businesses. He is consistently highly ranked for competition law by legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Laurence’s appointment has added competition law and National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) advice to its PLUS+ service which enables other law firms, accountants, and professional advisers to plug O’Connors’ regulatory expertise into their advisory teams when they are helping clients to manage risks in projects and transactions.
Laurence said: “I have worked with the O’Connors team on a number of matters over the years and it is great now to have the opportunity to add competition law expertise to their unique blend of corporate, commercial, insurance and regulatory advice.”
Commenting on Laurence’s appointment, O’Connors’ CEO, David Malone, said: “Laurence is a key strategic appointment for us as we continue to develop our team for the future. His heavyweight competition law experience adds new depth to our service offering as we support our clients doing business throughout the world. I am delighted to welcome him to the firm as a Consultant Solicitor and look forward to introducing him to our clients and business friends.”
O’Connors was founded in 2003 and comprises more than twenty senior lawyers and support staff, bringing together best of breed advisory teams to help clients achieve remarkable and long-lasting business success.
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O’Connors Legal Services Limited, trading as ‘Oconnors’, is a specialist firm of business lawyers and advisers who provide a unique blend of corporate, commercial, insurance, and regulatory advice. Headquartered in Liverpool and with offices in London, O’Connors has an international client base, advising clients working within highly regulated sectors, specifically sport, financial services, and legal services.
For further information, please email David Malone (davidmalone@oconnors.law) or call +44 (0)151 906 1000. www.oconnors.law