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January 23, 2026
Philipp Girardet Recognized for Competition Work in The Lawyer’s ‘Hot 100’

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- Philipp Girardet, a partner in Willkie’s Antitrust & Competition team in London, has been named to The Lawyer’s ‘Hot 100’ list, which recognizes leading legal professionals involved in significant trials and deals
- Girardet was highlighted for establishing the firm’s competition team in London and for his work on major matters, including advising FIS on the EU clearance of its $42 billion acquisition of World Pay and representing Telefonica in the ongoing Phones4U litigation.
The Lawyer’s ‘Hot 100’ celebrates top legal professionals in the UK working on the biggest trials and deals of our time and who are making the legal profession better through their efforts. Philipp Girardet, a partner in Willkie’s Antitrust & Competition team in London, has been named to The Lawyer’s ‘Hot 100’ list, celebrating legal professionals working on notable trials and deals. The Lawyer’s ‘Hot 100’ celebrates top legal professionals working on the biggest trials and deals of our time and who are making the legal profession better through their efforts. Mr. Girardet has been featured for establishing the firm’s competition team in London as a go-to practice and for his work on high profile deals, including advising FIS on the EU clearance of its $42bn acquisition of World Pay and for Telefonica in the ongoing Phones4U litigation in the UK. This is the latest recognition for Mr. Girardet and the London competition team. In November, the practice was named a Finalist at The Lawyer Awards for competition & Regulatory team of the year and shortlisted for Competition team of the year by Legal Business in September.
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