John Davies | Brunswick Group
John Davies
The increase in government intervention in deal-making is a real phenomenon, particularly since the COVID-19 crisis. The interface between the public affairs and legal issues can be a critical factor in securing a successful outcome. At Brunswick, I continue to help clients manage those growing challenges - but through a public affairs lens.

John Davies

Senior Advisor, Global Antitrust and Competition Co-Lead, Brussels and London

John is a Senior Advisor and co-leads our Global Antitrust and Competition practice advising clients on the public affairs and media aspects of regulatory situations, particularly in relation to merger and foreign investment approvals.

He is a former lawyer and was a partner of Freshfields for many years , where he founded and managed the Brussels office and co- led the global competition practice. Prior to Freshfields, John worked as a case officer in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition.

John has received awards including Antitrust Lawyer of the Year and Antitrust Lifetime Achievement Award both from Global Competition Review. He is a vice-chair of the International Policy Committee of the American Bar Association and chairs an annual conference on foreign direct investment.