London Head of Antitrust and Foreign Direct Investment, Annie Herdman advises clients on EU, UK and multijurisdictional merger control, foreign direct investment and EU foreign subsidies strategy and filings, as well as on EU and UK cartel investigations and antitrust compliance. Annie has acted for leading private equity firms and companies in matters before the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority and global antitrust and foreign direct investment agencies. She currently serves as co-chair of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Merger Control Task Force. Annie has been described by her clients as a “phenomenal attorney”. She is regarded as “a critical business partner” and “an integral resource” delivering “outstanding work product”.

London Head of Antitrust and Foreign Direct Investment, Annie Herdman advises clients on EU, UK and multijurisdictional merger control, foreign direct investment and EU foreign subsidies strategy and filings, as well as on EU and UK cartel investigations and antitrust compliance. Annie has acted for leading private equity firms and companies in matters before the European Commission, UK Competition and Markets Authority and global antitrust and foreign direct investment agencies. She currently serves as co-chair of the International Chamber of Commerce’s Merger Control Task Force. Annie has be...

Publications

Merger Control Law Guide

Co-author of the European Union - Market Insights chapter in the Merger Control Law Guide , published 13 July 2026 , alongside Nicole Kar , Henrik Morch and Lauren O’Brien .