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Partner (Solicitor/Avocat Belgium) & Head of Brussels Office
Kiran Desai
Dispute resolution & litigation
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Competition law expert trusted on UK–EU regulatory matters

I head Shoosmiths’ Brussels office and advise on UK and EU competition law, trade regulation and compliance. My work spans merger control, sanctions, digital markets and the UK–EU interface post-Brexit. I regularly support clients in the technology, automotive and financial sectors, and have recently advised on the UK’s DMCC Act and the EU’s DMA.

I joined Shoosmiths in 2022, having previously led EU competition law at EY Law and served as managing partner of a global firm’s Brussels office. I’m qualified in both England & Wales and Brussels, allowing me to offer privileged advice on sensitive EU matters. My experience includes cartel investigations, NSI Act applications, and litigation before the European Court of Justice.

I’m a standing contributor to Lexxion’s Competition & Regulatory Law Review and a regular speaker on competition law in the tech sector. I’m a member of Shoosmiths’ India Business Group and advise Indian corporates on cross-border regulatory strategy.

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Dispute resolution & litigation team
From commercial disputes to regulatory investigations, we help clients resolve issues swiftly, protect reputations, and stay focussed on business goals.
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