Zeno Frediani advises clients on UK and EU competition law in relation to merger control, cartels and restrictive practices, abuse of dominance, and private damages claims. He also advises clients on the UK’s investment screening powers for national security matters. He has extensive experience in providing commercial solutions to complex regulatory issues. Zeno advises world-leading organisations, particularly within the FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors. He has also assisted clients in CMA and European Commission investigations.
In relation to antitrust litigation, Zeno has experience handling competition damages litigation in various jurisdictions, including England & Wales and The Netherlands.
He maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly advises charities and NGOs on a wide range of legal and strategic matters.
Experience
- Novo Nordisk on European and other international antitrust and regulatory approvals in connection with its US$11 billion acquisition of three fill-finish sites from Novo Holdings A/S (Novo Holdings). As part of the deal, valued at US$16.5 billion, Novo Holdings will acquire (through a merger) Catalent, Inc., a NYSE listed CDMO headquartered in New Jersey.
- Boston Scientific in its $615 million acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery.
- Pfizer in its $43 billion acquisition of Seagen Inc., a world-leader in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
- Lifeworks, in obtaining all competition and foreign direct investment clearances outside of Canada related to its C$2.9 billion sale to TELUS.
- Bristol-Myers Squibb in its $4.1 billion acquisition of Turning Point Therapeutics.
- Pfizer in obtaining merger control clearances in relation its $6.7 billion acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals.
- Wheels Up Experience Inc. in obtaining foreign investment clearances in relation to its proposed acquisition of Air Partner plc.
- Boston Scientific in relation to its $1.07 billion acquisition of Lumenis before multiple competition authorities worldwide.
- Skyscanner in relation to its £1.4 billion acquisition by Ctrip.
Perspectives
Recognition
Competition Litigation (2024-2025)
Credentials
Education
- Postgraduate Diploma, EU Competition Law, King's College London, 2016
- Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Aberdeen, 2013
- LL.B. (Hons), Law, University of Aberdeen, 2012
Admissions
- England and Wales
Activities
- Member, Law Society of Scotland, Competition Law Subcommittee
- Volunteer, LawWorks, Competition Pro Bono Scheme Legal Advice Clinic
- Member, Arnold & Porter Pro Bono Committee
Languages
- Italian
- Spanish