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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

Brand Protection & Piracy in Sport

Brand Protection & Piracy in Sport
27-01-2026 16:00 -20:00

Sports Stadia Development 2026

Sports Stadia Development 2026
11-03-2026 13:00 -19:00

Motorsport Law 2026

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19-03-2026 9:00 -18:00