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Sir Jeremy Lever KCMG QC: What the Directories say

Under EU and competition the Legal 500, 2010 states that "seasoned figure Sir Jeremy Lever KCMG QC is described as the father of modern competition law."

Chambers UK, 2010 describes Sir Jeremy as "Brilliant and seemingly around forever," he is "a legendary figure who helped establish competition law as it exists today." Lever has been practising in the area for more than 50 years and continues to undertake high-profile competition and state aid work."

Legal 500, 2009 recommends Sir Jeremy Lever QC as a Leading Silk on EU and competition law. 

Chambers UK, 2009 under Competition and EU law; "Regarded as "one of the greats," the "amazing and accomplished" Sir Jeremy Lever QC recently celebrated 50 years at the Bar. Interviewees say "he is one of the most senior and able competition barristers there is," with particular knowledge of competition and state aid law."

"On the EU front, the seasoned Sir Jeremy Lever KCMG QC ... appeared in the leading enforceability of patents case, Qualcomm v Nokia..."  The Legal 500, 2008

Chambers UK, 2008 lists: "Very good for EU law," Sir Jeremy Lever QC is considered to be a practitioner "at the top of his profession."

"The seasoned Sir Jeremy Lever QC brings enormous authority and gravitas to cases and is still frequently selected for major cases, such as the Mastercard case, in which he represented the OFT, a regular client of this prized silk." - The Legal 500, 2007

"Knighted for his service to European law, Sir Jeremy Lever QC was called to the Bar the year the EC treaty was signed. He is still acknowledged as being “in a different league” to most other competition lawyers and is advising the OFT in the MasterCard litigation in the CAT." - Chambers UK, 2007

"The experienced Sir Jeremy Lever QC continues to show tireless enthusiasm for the competition environment and his tremendous intellect is still frequently sought. He was part of a team that represented the OFT in the Mastercard case." - The Legal 500, 2006

"Sir Jeremy Lever QC, knighted in 2002 for his services to European Community and competition law, is widely respected for his "formidable intelligence" and "great experience". Lever was called in 1957 — the same year as the Treaty of Rome - and took silk in 1972 - the year Edward Heath signed the UK's accession treaty to the European Economic Community. In Mastercard v OFT, Sir Jeremy is leading Jon Turner." - Legal Week, February 2006

"No less exalted, Sir Jeremy Lever QC carries forth the set's tradition of excellence in competition and state aid matters. "Deeply analytical in his approach," he appeared on appeal to the ECJ on a landmark decision involving the limitation period for recovery of state aid." - Chambers UK, 2006 

"...Senior statesman Sir Jeremy Lever QC is a great authority on competition law and retains his prominence at the Bar." - The Legal 500, 2005

"...His fellow silk, Sir Jeremy Lever QC relays the torch of achievement and was recently knighted for services rendered to the European Community and competition law. He appeared before the EC Court of First Instance and on an appeal to the ECJ, regarding Scott SA v Commission, a landmark decision on the limitation period for the recovery of state aid." - Chambers UK, 2005

EU and Competition Law: "Monckton Chambers holds a similar number of leading senior names ... Sir Jeremy Lever QC was recently knighted for his services to European Community and competition law." - The Legal 500, 2004 

"The intellectual firepower on offer at this set is a fitting tribute to its founder Walter Monckton KC. One in three of its tenants are QCs and the set "furnishes the very best in commercial and public lawyers," many of whom have significant competition/EU practices. ... Sir Jeremy Lever QC has seen it all. A pioneer in the area, he has "a fertile mind that allows him to think round the issues." - Chambers UK, 2004