Aaron Brooks
Associate
Areas of Focus
- Antitrust & International Competition
- Antitrust Mergers & Acquisitions
- Antitrust Policy & Regulation
- Regulatory
- EU/UK Competition
- National Security
- Global Investment Review
- Advises clients on all aspects of UK and EU competition law, focusing on complex multijurisdictional merger control in cross-border transactions.
- Advises clients on foreign direct investment (FDI) and national security regimes.
Aaron is an associate in the antitrust and international competition practice based in London.
He advises clients on all aspects of UK, EU and international competition law, with a focus on multijurisdictional merger control matters. He also advises clients on foreign investment and national security reviews across Europe and globally, including under the UK National Security and Investment Act.
Aaron’s experience spans a range of sectors including energy, critical national infrastructure, technology and other strategically important industries. He regularly acts for leading sovereign wealth funds, private equity sponsors and financial institutions.
- Represented TGS ASA in the $2 billion takeover of listed peer, PGS ASA.
- Representing an ad hoc group of Class A creditors holding over £13 billion in the recapitalisation of Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company.
EducationL.P.C., University of Law, London, with distinction, 2023
B.A., University of Cambridge, with honors, 2022
L.P.C., University of Law, London, with distinction, 2023
B.A., University of Cambridge, with honors, 2022
Bar AdmissionsSolicitor, England and Wales
Solicitor, England and Wales
- Co-author “2025 UK Merger Reforms Simplify Path For Deals” expert analysis, Law360, December 2025
