He advises on a wide range of competition law matters, including cartels, distribution agreements, pricing and other abuse of dominance issues, merger control, and intellectual property licensing.
Richard also advises on competition and regulatory matters affecting the aviation sector in Europe.
Richard’s competition law experience covers a broad range of sectors, including basic industries, chemicals, automotive components, consumer electronics, semiconductors, aviation, energy and financial services.
He has substantial experience in assisting clients in cartel cases, including involvement in internal compliance investigations, representation before the European Commission, and applications for leniency and appeals before the EU Courts.
Client, Legal 500 2025, Competition: EU and global“Richard Burton attentively listens to ... clients and works to incorporate ... clients' needs in his advice and achieve the best results for ... clients.
Representative matters
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- Assisting an automotive manufacturer in the European Commission’s End of Life Vehicles cartel investigation
- Assisting Japan Airlines in the Airfreight cartel case, including in its pending appeal before the European Court of Justice
- Assisting several automotive component manufacturers in the Car Parts cartel proceedings before the European Commission
- Assisting major international brands on the structuring of their distribution system
Pro bono
Richard regularly advises clients under the UK Competition Pro Bono Scheme.
Professional
- Admitted as Solicitor, England & Wales, 2001
- Admitted to Brussels Bar, 2019
Academic
- University of Durham, LL.B. in European Legal Studies, 1997 (First Class Honours)
- College of Law, York, Diploma in Legal Practice, 1998 (Distinction)
- College of Europe, Bruges, LL.M. in European Legal Studies, 1999 (Excellent)
- Van Bael & Bellis, Competition Law of the European Community, Kluwer, 6th edition, Kluwer (2021): contributing author and editor
Speaking engagements
- Webinars, podcasts etc
