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Helen Bignall

Helen Bignall

Helen is an of counsel in the competition, regulation and trade practice of Herbert Smith Freehills. She has over 10 years’ experience, specialising in all aspects of EU and UK competition law including cartel and abuse of dominance cases, competition disputes, market investigations and merger control. Helen has extensive experience in competition litigation having advised clients in cases brought before the High Court of England and Wales and the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal. Helen has a particular interest in the sports sector having advised a sports body on its appeal of a Commission Decision to the General Court and on intervening in a case before the UK courts. She is also advising a client on the competition law aspects of its misrepresentation claim before the English High Court in the context of the sale of international broadcasting rights for certain football matches.


Upcoming Events

Sport Charities Board & Trustee Duties

Sport Charities Board & Trustee Duties
23-09-2025 13:00 -14:00

Football Governance Act Roundtable

Football Governance Act Roundtable
25-09-2025 16:30 -19:30

Global Summit 2025

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06-10-2025 9:00 - 07-10-2025 17:00