Asfand Gulzar | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

I advise clients on a range of EU and UK competition law matters, including multi-jurisdictional and UK merger control, investigations, abuse of dominance, subsidy control and competition law compliance.  I also advise UK and foreign business and investor clients on navigating the UK's National Security and Investment regime.
 
I work closely with clients across a broad range of sectors, including aerospace, construction, real estate and retail.
 
I have also spent time on secondment at a leading supplier to the UK’s building and construction industry.

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Public & Regulatory
Insight

UK investment scrutiny intensifies: NSIA notifications and final orders reach record high

28.07.2025
The UK Government’s latest National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSIA) annual report marks a significant step in the maturing of the UK’s investment screening regime. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the fourth statutory report reveals record levels of activity, reflecting both greater awareness among businesses and a more confident regulatory approach.
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Public & Regulatory
Insight

From safeguard to springboard: Reforms to the UK's National Security and Investment Act to boost economic dynamism

21.07.2025
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Public & Regulatory
Insight

The UK's National Security and Investment Act 2021 – Our review of the UK Government's 2023-24 Annual Report

17.10.2024
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Public & Regulatory
Insight

Navigating commercial judicial review: national security and judicial review

06.08.2024
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Technology
Press Release

Fieldfisher advises on the sale of cybersecurity specialist Garrison Technology Ltd to Everfox

01.07.2024
European law firm Fieldfisher has advised on the sale of Garrison Technology Ltd to Everfox, a leading US high-assurance cybersecurity organisation. This landmark transaction involved a multi-disciplinary team from Fieldfisher’s corporate, tax, incentives, regulatory, and finance practices.
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