Tom Jenkins
Biography
Tom Jenkins is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Brussels' European, Competition Law & Regulatory Practice. Tom has been practising competition law in London, Brussels and Hong Kong/Asia Pacific for more than 12 years. According to Chambers: "Tom Jenkins is a special counsel in the firm's Hong Kong office and is experienced in handling both merger filings and antitrust investigations. He is praised by one client for having a great understanding of competition law in Hong Kong and around the world as well as for his quick turnaround time."
Practice Focus
Tom’s practice covers a broad range of EU/UK competition law issues including merger control, competition investigations, distribution arrangements, abuse of dominance, joint ventures, issues relating to intellectual property and competition law and competition compliance. He advises clients in a broad range of sectors including healthcare/life-sciences, energy/mining, fast moving consumer goods, media, logistics & IT.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advised FedEx on the Chinese merger clearance aspects of its USD 4.8 billion acquisition of TNT.
- Advised Abbott Laboratories on the China merger control aspects of its USD 5.8 billion acquisition of Alere Inc.
- Acted for a leading UK-based global telecommunications company in the first competition prosecution to take place under Hong Kong's competition law, overseeing the dawn raid and delivering the opening submissions at trial as solicitor advocate.
- Acted for a US corporation in respect of an investigation into alleged bid-rigging by the Hong Kong Competition Commission.
- Standing advisor to a household name in fast-moving-consumer-goods for Asia Pacific competition matters.
- Advised a number of clients on confidential matters in connection with leniency regimes in Hong Kong and China.
Professional Honors
- Up-and-coming Lawyer in Antitrust/Competition (China/Hong Kong), Chambers Greater China Region, 2022
- Rising Star in Antitrust & Competition (Hong Kong), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2022
- Next Generation Lawyer in Antitrust & Competition (Hong Kong), Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2019-2021
- Competition, Future Leaders (Non Partners), Who's Who Legal, 2019-2020
Admissions
- Hong Kong~China (2018)
- England & Wales~United Kingdom (2010)
- Brussels (E-List)~Belgium (2010)
Education
- Oxford University (Bachelor of Civil Law) (2006)
- London School of Economics (LLB, First class honors) (2005)
Languages
- English
Previous Offices
- Hong Kong
- London