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MA (Oxon) 1994 – Double First class; BCL (Oxon) 1995; Oxford Said Female Leadership Program 2020
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Anneli Howard is top-ranked by Chambers, Legal 500 and Who’s Who in six different disciplines: Competition, EU law, Consumer law/Product Liability, Public Administrative law, Aviation and Telecommunications. In 2018 Anneli won The Legal 500 award for EU/Competition Junior of the Year and was one of the Lawyer’s “Hot 100” in 2016. From 2005 to 2021, Anneli was a member of the AG Panels for Public Administrative law and WTO/International Trade.
“Right up there in terms of leading juniors.” “Her ability to manage the law and the politics in a very complicated area like Brexit is outstanding. She is very responsive, extremely hard-working and a tremendous person to have on the team.” “She is at the forefront of the information in relation to Brexit.” – Chambers UK, 2020 – European law – London (Bar) Band 1
Leading junior in Administrative & Public (Including elections): ‘‘She has a first-class mind and a formidable work ethic. She has consistently delivered high-quality work. The barrister also has a pleasing style of advocacy: she knows how to deal with Judges in both the High Court and above.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
“Her experience over all areas of competition law, whether it be regulatory appeals or follow-ons for defendants or claimants, means that she’s able to look at cases from all angles and give really pragmatic advice.” “She is really practical, pragmatic and commercial.”- Chambers UK, 2020 – Competition law – London (Bar) Band 1
“Incredibly easy to work with and very clear in her advice. She’s good at being honest and pointing out when things aren’t going to work. She’ll say, ‘Both A and B can’t be satisfied, so decide what it is that you want,’ which is most refreshing.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Consumer law – London (Bar) Band 2
“Incredibly thoughtful, incredibly hard-working and very user-friendly.” “It’s rare to see someone handle complex detail in the way that she does – she assimilates it and produces clear, strategic advice, which is delivered in a way that is completely comprehensible and easy to use for the client.” – Chambers UK, 2020 – Telecommunication law – London (Bar) Band 1
“Held in high esteem by sources who say “her reputation precedes her as an outstanding barrister in the field”. She has nearly two decades of experience in regulatory and competition disputes before EU and UK courts and authorities” – Telecoms, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2019
A former Référendaire at the European Court of Justice, she has expert insight of the interaction between EU, ECHR, international trade and domestic law across a range of sectors, including telecoms, pharmaceuticals, health and social care, aviation, rail transport, energy, utilities and other regulated industries. She has a busy practice specialising in competition and consumer enforcement and damages litigation, including group, representative and class actions. She is also a recognised Thought Leader on Brexit and International Trade issues. Since 2012 she has been appointed as Standing Counsel for the Civil Aviation Authority, advising on competition law and economic regulation. She performs a similar “policy-proofing” role for other Government Departments as a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel for Public/Administrative Law and its Public International Law Panel. She acts in high profile judicial review proceedings in commercial regulatory sectors.
Anneli is “a client’s dream counsel – a real class act.” She is recognised for her legal acumen: clients note her “strong intellect, “very good technical knowledge” and “methodical and alert competition assistance”. They have credited her as a “brilliantly strategic thinker” and an “accomplished courtroom performer” who is “amazingly clear“.
More than just a lawyer, Anneli is a hands-on team player who pulls more than her weight in achieving her clients’ objectives. She is “responsive, hardworking and practical” and “listens to what you want to achieve and goes about it in an incredibly time-responsive manner”. Chambers UK has highlighted her “total dedication and real application to the case”.
Significant clients include BT Openreach, Inmarsat, HTC, CAA, CMA, FCA, Bank of England, Treasury, Ofgem, ORR, DFT, BEIS, DEXEU, Cabinet Office, DCMS, DHSC, MHRA, Hausfeld, Mishcon, Macfarlanes, Jones Day, Hogan Lovells, Linklaters and Freshfields.
Anneli has extensive experience in EU and UK competition law. In 2018 she was recognised by Legal 500 as “Junior Barrister of the Year” for EU/Competition, and has been nominated by Chambers/ Legal 500 for their awards since 2014. She is Standing Counsel to the Civil Aviation Authority on competition, regulatory and EU matters and advises various sectoral regulators on antitrust investigations and regulatory licensing investigations and disputes.
She advises both commercial clients and regulators on a wide range of domestic and EU antitrust, competition and regulatory issues, including cartels, leniency, complaints, commitments and settlement procedures, abuse of dominant position, exclusivity, online restrictions, RPM, distribution agreements and state aid. Anneli also acts for private parties in injunction, SEPs and FRAND licensing disputes, competition damages claims and class actions under Chapter I and II (Articles 101 and 102) in the CAT, Chancery Division and Commercial Court.
A large part of her public law practice focuses on judicial review challenges in the public competition law sector, involving state aid/subsidies, public procurement and entrustment of public interest services (SGEIs) and exclusive rights to state-owned entities.
Anneli has a sound grasp of economic concepts across the breadth of competition law, from market definition to market power assessments, theory of harm, counterfactual analysis and objective justification. She has in depth familiarity with UK and EU competition law practice and procedure as shown by her contributions to the leading text book Bellamy & Child European Community Law of Competition (Co-Author of Chapter 16 “Litigating Infringements in National Courts”), Competition Litigation in the UK (Sweet & Maxwell) and Judicial Control in the EU (OUP 2004). She is Co-editor of UK Competition Procedure: the Modernised Regime (OUP 2007) and has contributed various articles and speaks at international conferences on the application of the Damages Directive.
Anneli has appeared on behalf of private clients and regulators before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, Commercial Court, Chancery Division and Court of Appeal as well as the European Commission in Brussels and the EU General Court, EFTA Court and Court of Justice in Luxembourg. She has defended large corporations such as Visa, Orange and BT but also acts for small claimants in stand-alone and follow-on damages and class representatives in class actions.
Competition Damages / Injunctions
Competition and Regulatory JR
Competition investigations
‘‘Anneli is extremely intelligent, responsive and practical – the quality of her work is superb. Anneli is very easy to work with, willing to roll her sleeves up, and is very robust.’’ – Legal 500, 2021 – Band 1
“Her experience over all areas of competition law, whether it be regulatory appeals or follow-ons for defendants or claimants, means that she’s able to look at cases from all angles and give really pragmatic advice.” “She is really practical, pragmatic and commercial.”- Chambers UK, 2020 – Competition law – London (Bar) Band 1
“Applauded by market commentators, who “rate her very highly indeed” as a competition specialist. Her practice encompasses a wide range of competition matters, including abuse of dominance, state aid and cartel matters” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2019
“Incredibly motivated and has a can-do attitude.” – Legal 500, 2018
Anneli is a seasoned EU litigator, having previously been a litigation solicitor at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer with experience working in London, Paris and Milan. From 2000 -2003, she gained inside knowledge of the workings of the European Court of Justice as Référendaire to the British Judge. She has appeared in over 25 cases before the General Court, CJEU and EFTA Court as sole Counsel.
She is experienced across the full spectrum of EU/EEA law, acting in cases concerning citizenship, consumer protection, employment, free movement and internal market regulation, equal treatment, environment, intellectual property and e- commerce, WTO and TRIPS, free movement of persons/goods/services, private international law/Brussels and Rome Regulations, public procurement and state liability (Francovich damages). Her insight into the practice and procedure of the General Court and ECJ is first rate from her time in Luxembourg as well as her contribution to Lasok, Millet and Howard Judicial Control in the EU.
She often acts for the UK Government and private parties in preliminary references to the CJEU and EFTA Court as well as appeals before the General Court under Art 263/265 TFEU. She also acts as well as in domestic judicial review proceedings regarding the compatibility of Government measures with EU law.
More recently, Anneli has been consumed by Brexit, appearing in the leading Article 50 and Article 127 challenges. She advises Government Departments, law firms, businesses and individuals on the business and regulatory implications of the EU/UK Future Trading Agreement, other global FTAs and the WTO “no deal scenario”. She is also providing input in various industry sectors to Government consultations and working groups and is a member of the Attorney General’s Panel for Public International Law, advising Government policy makers on WTO, Trade Agreements and Vienna Convention issues.
Recent EU Cases
Brexit
CJEU / General Court / EFTA cases
“She is an outstanding advocate before the court.” “Working with her is incredibly easy and she is very clear.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 1
‘‘As a junior, she is simply excellent.’’ – Legal 500, 2021 – Band 1
“Right up there in terms of leading juniors.” “Her ability to manage the law and the politics in a very complicated area like Brexit is outstanding. She is very responsive, extremely hard-working and a tremendous person to have on the team.” “She is at the forefront of the information in relation to Brexit.” – Chambers UK, 2020 – Band 1
‘‘Very robust and always willing to roll up her sleeves.’’ – Legal 500, 2019 – 2020
“She offers well-drafted written work, clear and thorough presentation skills and a responsive and user-friendly approach.” – Chambers UK, 2019
“She has a depth and breadth of knowledge on EU and EEA law that gives her a genuine ability to challenge the thinking processes of more senior colleagues.” – Legal 500, 2018
“She drafts well, works very hard and is diligent. She has a broad understanding of European Union law that goes beyond competition law and is both approachable and available.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Anneli is a member of the Attorney General’s A Panel of Counsel and regularly acts for and against the Government in judicial review proceedings before the Administration Court, Divisional Court, TCC and Competition Appeal Tribunal. She also advises Government Departments and regulators on implementing new policy proposals to ensure compatibility with EU Treaty provisions on non-discrimination, fundamental freedoms, competition law, state aid public procurement and ECHR, EU Charter as well as the Public Sector Equality duty, public law principles, good administration and due process issues.
Anneli regularly advises different Government departments on competition state aid, public procurement and ECHR issues when designing new public interest interactions in markets and public policy reform. She has represented the UK Government before the EU Commission in notifications and state aid inquiries as well as the application of Article 106(2) derogation for SGEIs/SSGIs. She also defends the policy reforms in subsequent judicial review challenges brought by affected operators.
Recent Cases
“Really strong knowledge of EU law. She’s technically excellent and her advocacy style is very good.” – Chambers UK, 2021
‘‘She has a first-class mind and a formidable work ethic. She has consistently delivered high-quality work. The barrister also has a pleasing style of advocacy: she knows how to deal with Judges in both the High Court and above.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
Anneli acts for the UK Government and private parties in preliminary references to the CJEU and EFTA Court as well as in domestic judicial review proceedings regarding the compatibility of Government measures with EU law. She advises various Government Departments, law firms, businesses and individuals on the impact of the EU-UK TCA, WTO, Withdrawal Agreement, Northern Irish Protocol and other FTAs in different sectors. She is also providing input in various industry sectors to Government consultations and working groups and is a member of the Attorney General’s Panel for negotiating trade agreements and dealing with trade disputes, advising on WTO, Trade Agreements and Vienna Convention issues.
Recent Cases
“She is an outstanding advocate before the court.” “Working with her is incredibly easy and she is very clear.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 1
‘‘As a junior, she is simply excellent.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
“Right up there in terms of leading juniors.” “Her ability to manage the law and the politics in a very complicated area like Brexit is outstanding. She is very responsive, extremely hard-working and a tremendous person to have on the team.” “She is at the forefront of the information in relation to Brexit.” – Chambers UK, 2020
‘‘Very robust and always willing to roll up her sleeves.’’ – Legal 500, 2019 – 2020
Anneli has been a recommended leading junior in the Legal 500 Consumer Law / Product Liability since 2011. Anneli advises companies and Government authorities (CMA, FCA, BoE, HMT, CAA, Dof Education) on the application of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 with the Unfair Contract Terms Directive, Unfair Commercial Practices Directive/CPRs and other EU Consumer Protection Directives, including pricing issues, commercial practices, transparency, fairness, advertising and sales techniques.
She also acts for the CMA/FCA/Bank of England and HM Treasury in transparency and fairness assessments and consumer credit matters. Her consumer credit experience includes fitness assessments, licence revocations and suspensions, responsible lending, debt collection and management issues, particularly on mortgage credit and other.
Key cases include:
“Incredibly easy to work with and very clear in her advice. She’s good at being honest and pointing out when things aren’t going to work. She’ll say, ‘Both A and B can’t be satisfied, so decide what it is that you want,’ which is most refreshing.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 2
“Excellent strategic mindset and strong written advocacy; tenacious when defending.” – Legal 500, 2015
“Very strong analytical skills and a real expert on the law.” – Legal 500, 2014
Anneli acts for telecoms, satellite, broadband and mobile companies in regulatory investigations and disputes and appeared in appeals before Competition Appeal Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and the EU Courts in Luxembourg. She has in-depth analysis of domestic licensing regimes, charge controls, universal service obligation, the EU Telecoms Framework Directives and an understanding of mobile, fixed and broadband markets. She is also able to advise on the interplay with state aid and public procurement regimes as well as wider market investigation references and undertakings.
Recent Cases
‘‘Technically excellent, combined with strong commerciality and great ability to present arguments clearly and contextually. Hard working, responsive, very personable.’’ – Legal 500, 2021 – Band 1
“Held in high esteem by sources who say “her reputation precedes her as an outstanding barrister in the field”. She has nearly two decades of experience in regulatory and competition disputes before EU and UK courts and authorities” – Telecoms, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2019
“Incredibly hard-working and knows the telecoms sector in great depth.” “She is able to craft really good and concise legal arguments.” “Very much a team player and someone who comes up with ideas and recommendations.” – Chambers UK, 2019 – Band 1
“She is thorough, creative, innovate and exceptionally hardworking.” – Legal 500, 2018
“An extremely charming and user-friendly barrister who is very capable and popular with both clients and other barristers.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Telecommunication law: “She is very hard-working, ferociously bright and she really does do a great job at getting the client’s case in the best possible order.” “She understands the commercial realities of our business, the rationale of our objective and the wider environments in which we work.” – Chambers UK, 2017
Appointed as Standing Counsel for the Civil Aviation Authority since 2012, advising on sectoral competition law investigations, market power and operator determinations and airport licensing decisions under the Civil Aviation Act 2012 and Transport Act 2000. She also advises the CAA on licensing disputes involving NATS and NERL regarding the Air Traffic Control. Anneli also advises the CAA on its regulatory duties under the EU Aviation Directives. She also advises airlines in disputes under the Airport Charges Regulations and Ground Handling Regulations as well as on consumer compensation for delayed boarding.
Recent Cases
“She’s certainly an expert in her area; she’s clearly very experienced and she brings that to her work. She’s very responsive, understands us as a client and takes a practical approach.” – Chambers UK, 2019
“She is incredibly motivated and has a can-do attitude.” – Legal 500, 2018
“She is hardworking and thinks outside the box.” – Legal 500, 2017
“She’s particularly outstanding. She’s a very measured and calm barrister who’s very pragmatic and practical in her advice.” – Chambers UK, 2017
“She is hardworking, very bright and has a solicitor’s understanding of client needs.’ Anneli is ranked as a leading Junior in Aviation Law – Legal 500 2014
Anneli also advises OFGEM, OFWAT and utility companies on regulatory matters, competition law and state aid issues and defends the design and proportionality of policy proposals in the energy sector.
Anneli has acted for a number of financial institutions on competition and regulatory/supervision matters as well as in consumer credit, responsible lending requirements and consumer protection. She has acted for Visa for over 15 years and has intimate knowledge of interchange regulation having spent a period in-house. She is able to get up to speed quickly with complex regulatory frameworks, listing rules and multi-layered regulations at EU and domestic level. She also assists the Bank of England and FCA in regulatory investigations and prudential supervision.
Aviation: “Anneli Howard is very user-friendly and collaborative.” – Chambers UK, 2024
Competition Law: “Anneli has a fantastic knowledge of competition law, and is incredibly hard-working and client-friendly.” “She adds real value through her strategic thinking and approach.” “Anneli is great to work with; she sets direction but is also a real team player in getting things done” – Chambers UK, 2024
Consumer Law: “A very good performer, who is likeable and very good with clients.” “She works very hard, is incredibly responsive and is someone who explains things simply.” “Her advice in relation to European law issues has been fantastic.” – Chambers UK, 2024
European Law: “An amazingly smart barrister who is in a lot of big cases.” – Chambers UK, 2024
Group Litigation: “Anneli is very responsive, works incredibly hard and explains things in a simple manner.” “Anneli is extremely good in all aspects of the work undertaken. A pleasure to work with.” .” – Chambers UK, 2024
Life Sciences Regulatory: “Anneli handles a wide range of regulatory matters, in which she provides clear and comprehensive advice tailored to the client’s commercial priorities and objectives.” – Chambers UK, 2024
Telecommunications: “Very calm under pressure and very straightforward in everything she does.” “Anneli is very bright and highly practical.” – Chambers UK, 2024
Leading Silk in Aviation: ‘‘Strong at getting to grips with clients’ commercial and practical constraints and reflecting those in her substantive and tactical advice. Gets to heart of issues. Very good at working as a team with clients and other advisers.’’ – Legal 500, 2024
Leading Silk in Competition: ‘‘Very knowledgeable, thoughtful and intelligent. Anneli is not only thorough but absolutely committed to a case and to working constructively as a team, providing excellent advice and judgement.’’ – Legal 500, 2024
Leading Silk in Consumer: ‘‘Anneli is incredibly responsive, thoughtful and creative. She is great on her feet: calm and confident.’’ – Legal 500, 2024
Leading Silk in Group Litigation – Legal 500, 2024
Leading Silk in Public Procurement: ‘‘Anneli is an astute silk.’’ – Legal 500, 2024
Leading Silk in Telecoms (regulatory) – Legal 500, 2024
Aviation: “Anneli Howard is involved in significant work.” – Chambers UK, 2023
Competition Law: “An absolute expert in competition law who refuses to sit on the fence when it comes to forming a view.” – Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2023
Consumer Law: “She provides clear and comprehensive advice tailored to the client’s commercial priorities and objectives.” – Chambers UK, 2023
European Law: “A brilliant lawyer whose work ethic is flabbergasting.” – Chambers UK, 2023
Group Litigation: “She is very personable and provides highly rated advice.” – Chambers UK, 2023
Life Sciences Regulatory: “Anneli handles a wide range of regulatory matters, in which she provides clear and comprehensive advice tailored to the client’s commercial priorities and objectives.” – Chambers UK, 2023
Telecommunications: “Anneli Howard KC is a fantastically good barrister.” “She is brilliant; she is extremely hard-working and very personable.” – Chambers UK, 2023
New Silk in Group Litigation: ‘‘She Is superb. Extremely clever and client-friendly.’’ – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in Public Procurement: ‘‘She is collegiate and takes a pragmatic approach to dealing with legal risk. She is also solutions-oriented.’’ – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in Administrative Law and Human Rights – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in Competition: ‘‘Anneli is immensely bright and strategic. She is constantly considering new angles and is quickly able to see many steps ahead. Anneli has a huge memory for cases in the competition space which she can tap into in any situation.’’ – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in EU Law – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘Bright, able, ability to think laterally’’ – Legal 500, 2023
New Silk in Consumer Law – Legal 500, 2023
“Anneli Howard QC is a well-regarded silk at the bar for competition proceedings and is highly sought-after for her deep expertise in regulatory appeals.” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal Global Guide 2022
“Anneli Howard QC is renowned for her “highly pragmatic approach” and “excellent drafting” incompetition damages claims.” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2022
“Anneli Howard QC is singled out as a go-to for sophisticated telecoms and competition disputes.” – Telecoms, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2022
Administrative and Public Law (New Silks): “She is commercially astute, exceptionally hard-working, and factors clients’ constraints and challenges into her approach.” “A formidable advocate.” – Chambers UK, 2022
Aviation (New Silks): “A very talented barrister who is very thorough and precise.” – Chambers UK, 2022
Competition Law (New Silks): “She is strategic in cases and always thinks ahead on what the best angle is, while also staying on top of the details.” “She manages to be humble while having an authority, and she has a fantastic manner. She is bright, hard-working and an absolute pleasure to work with.” – Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2022 – New Silks
Consumer Law (New Silks): “She is particularly good when it comes to European legislation and competition law investigations.” – Chambers UK, 2022
European Law (New Silks): “She has gained the trust of our client through her obvious expertise in the subject matter, her hands-on approach and her calm, confident and approachable demeanour, which was not easy given the tight timescales against which we were operating, which necessitated long hours at short notice.” “At the top of her game – she is very well organised and simply knows what she is talking about.” – Chambers UK, 2022
Telecommunications (New Silks): “A great personality, hard-working, both flexible and resistant, with remarkable knowledge of EU procedures.” “She is approachable, engaged and willing to think laterally.” – Chambers UK, 2022
New Silk in Administrative & Public (Including elections): ‘‘Anneli is a first-class barrister. She has a great mind and is exceptionally hard working. She is very much a future leader of the public law bar.’’ – Legal 500, 2022
New Silk in Competition: ‘‘Anneli is immensely bright and strategic. She is constantly considering new angles and is quickly able to see many steps ahead. Anneli has a huge memory for cases in the competition space which she can tap into in any situation.’’ – Legal 500, 2022
New Silk in EU Law – Legal 500, 2022
New Silk in Telecoms (regulatory) – Legal 500, 2022
“Anneli Howard QC earns plaudits for her “excellent technical knowledge, pragmatic and commercial approach”. One source adds, “I highly rate her in-depth knowledge of competition-related damages claims.” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal Global Guide 2021
Administrative and Public Law: “Really strong knowledge of EU law. She’s technically excellent and her advocacy style is very good.” – Chambers UK, 2021
Aviation: “A very good junior for the EU regulation side of aviation.” – Chambers UK, 2021
Consumer Law: “Incredibly easy to work with and very clear in her advice. She’s good at being honest and pointing out when things aren’t going to work. She’ll say, ‘Both A and B can’t be satisfied, so decide what it is that you want,’ which is most refreshing.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 2
Telecommunications: “An excellent lawyer, who is extremely hard-working and good on her feet.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 1
Competition Law: “She is superb – I am always surprised she’s not a QC.” – Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2021 – Band 1
European law: “She is an outstanding advocate before the court.” “Working with her is incredibly easy and she is very clear.” – Chambers UK, 2021 – Band 1
Leading junior in Administrative & Public (Including elections): ‘‘She has a first-class mind and a formidable work ethic. She has consistently delivered high-quality work. The barrister also has a pleasing style of advocacy: she knows how to deal with Judges in both the High Court and above.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
Leading junior in Aviation: ‘‘She’s an expert in the field of competition, is approachable, and rolls her sleeves up and gets on with the job in hand.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
Leading junior in Competition: ‘‘Anneli is extremely intelligent, responsive and practical – the quality of her work is superb. Anneli is very easy to work with, willing to roll her sleeves up, and is very robust.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
Leading junior in EU Law: ‘‘As a junior, she is simply excellent.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
Leading junior in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘Technically excellent, combined with strong commerciality and great ability to present arguments clearly and contextually. Hard working, responsive, very personable.’’ – Legal 500, 2021
“Well regarded by peers and clients who praise her extensive expertise in various areas of competition law, including cartels, leniency and abuse of dominance matters.” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2020
“A prominent advocate in the telecoms sector, lauded for her vast experience in related competition disputes.” – Telecoms, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2020
Aviation: “Easy to work with and always willing to assist, she gives helpful, balanced and pragmatic advice, getting to the key points quickly and cutting through the issues.” Chambers UK, 2020
Competition Law: “Her experience over all areas of competition law, whether it be regulatory appeals or follow-ons for defendants or claimants, means that she’s able to look at cases from all angles and give really pragmatic advice.” “She is really practical, pragmatic and commercial.”- Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2020 – Band 1
European law: “Right up there in terms of leading juniors.” “Her ability to manage the law and the politics in a very complicated area like Brexit is outstanding. She is very responsive, extremely hard-working and a tremendous person to have on the team.” “She is at the forefront of the information in relation to Brexit.” – Chambers UK, 2020 – Band 1
Telecommunication law: “Incredibly thoughtful, incredibly hard-working and very user-friendly.” “It’s rare to see someone handle complex detail in the way that she does – she assimilates it and produces clear, strategic advice, which is delivered in a way that is completely comprehensible and easy to use for the client.” – Chambers UK, 2020 – Band 1
Leading junior in Aviation: ‘‘She is trusted to give pragmatic, frank advice.’’ – Legal 500, 2020
Leading junior in Competition: ‘‘All over the details but understands the big picture.’’ – Legal 500, 2020
Leading junior in EU Law: ‘‘Very robust and always willing to roll up her sleeves.’’ – Legal 500, 2020
Leading junior in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘She is tactical, savvy and understands a client’s needs.’’ – Legal 500, 2020
“Applauded by market commentators, who “rate her very highly indeed” as a competition specialist. Her practice encompasses a wide range of competition matters, including abuse of dominance, state aid and cartel matters” – Competition, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2019
“Held in high esteem by sources who say “her reputation precedes her as an outstanding barrister in the field”. She has nearly two decades of experience in regulatory and competition disputes before EU and UK courts and authorities” – Telecoms, Who’s Who Legal UK Bar 2019
Aviation: “She’s certainly an expert in her area; she’s clearly very experienced and she brings that to her work. She’s very responsive, understands us as a client and takes a practical approach.” Chambers UK, 2019
Competition Law: “Measured, user-friendly and someone who gets the commercial side of things.”- Chambers UK and Chambers Global, 2019
European law: “She offers well-drafted written work, clear and thorough presentation skills and a responsive and user-friendly approach.” – Chambers UK, 2019
Telecommunication law: “Incredibly hard-working and knows the telecoms sector in great depth.” “She is able to craft really good and concise legal arguments.” “Very much a team player and someone who comes up with ideas and recommendations.” – Chambers UK, 2019
Leading junior in Aviation: ‘‘She is incredibly motivated and has a can-do attitude.’’ – Legal 500, 2018
Leading junior in Competition: ‘‘Incredibly motivated and has a can-do attitude.’’ – Legal 500, 2018
Leading junior in EU Law: ‘‘She has a depth and breadth of knowledge on EU and EEA law that gives her a genuine ability to challenge the thinking processes of more senior colleagues.’’ – Legal 500, 2018
Leading junior in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘She is thorough, creative, innovative and exceptionally hardworking.’’ – Legal 500, 2018
Aviation: “Her legal knowledge of competition and public law is very broad indeed.” Chambers UK, 2018
Competition Law: “She drafts well, works very hard and is diligent. She has a broad understanding of European Union law that goes beyond competition law and is both approachable and available.”- Chambers UK, 2018
European law: “Anneli is a fantastic technical lawyer. She is responsive and a real joy to work with.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Telecommunication law: “An extremely charming and user-friendly barrister who is very capable and popular with both clients and other barristers.” – Chambers UK, 2018
Leading junior in Aviation: ‘‘She is hardworking and thinks outside the box.’’ – Legal 500, 2017
Leading junior in Competition: ‘‘Sensible, calm, unflashy and a complete pleasure to deal with.’’ – Legal 500, 2017
Leading junior in EU Law: ‘‘An undoubted star.’’ – Legal 500, 2017
Leading junior in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘An intelligent and thorough team player.’’ – Legal 500, 2017
Competition Law: “She is very clear, very personable and highly approachable.” – Chambers UK, 2017
Telecommunication law: “She is very hard-working, ferociously bright and she really does do a great job at getting the client’s case in the best possible order.” “She understands the commercial realities of our business, the rationale of our objective and the wider environments in which we work.” – Chambers UK, 2017
Aviation law: “Very user-friendly – she knows how to handle clients.” “She’s particularly outstanding. She’s a very measured and calm barrister who’s very pragmatic and practical in her advice.” – Chambers UK, 2017
Leading Junior in Telecoms (regulatory): ‘‘She makes clear that she is one of the team and is always prepared to roll up her sleeves.’’ – Legal 500, 2016
Leading Junior in EU and Competition: ‘‘Hardworking, thoughtful, conscientious and clever; she really adds value.’’ – Legal 500, 2016
Leading Junior in Aviation: ‘‘A detail-orientated junior.’’ – Legal 500, 2016
Competition: Admired as “smart, technical and precise” and “an absolute pleasure to instruct” by respondents. – WHO’S WHO LEGAL (WWL) UK BAR 2016
Telecommunications: Held in high regard for her “phenomenal level of skill” and “versatile thinking”. – WHO’S WHO LEGAL (WWL) UK BAR 2016
Aviation Law: “She is very competent and very experienced. She thinks outside the box, is collaborative, willing to listen, and both measured and calm.” – Chambers UK, 2016
Competition Law: “She’s intelligent and analytical and makes short work of complex matters.” – Chambers UK & Chambers Global, 2016
Telecommunications: “Experienced, with very practical knowledge.” “Very knowledgeable of EU law and the telecoms regulatory system, and also very down-to-earth.” – Chambers UK, 2016
”Analytically very strong, as well as being pragmatic and user-friendly.” Leading Junior in Aviation Law. Legal 500, 2015
”Excellent strategic mindset and strong written advocacy; tenacious when defending.” Leading junior in Consumer Law. Legal 500, 2015
”Always prepared to roll up her sleeves.” Leading Junior in EU and Competition Law. Legal 500, 2015
”She stands out for the user-friendly nature of her advice.” Leading Junior in Telecoms law. Legal 500, 2015
Competition: “Anneli Howard is “as imaginative as she is technically gifted” according to our sources. Significant clients include Visa, BT and London Stock Exchange.” – Who’s Who Legal 2015
Telecoms: “Anneli Howard is a “wonderful lawyer” who is “prized by those who work with her”. Her telecoms and competition practice is “extremely good” and she is “measured, practical and intelligent” according to her peers.” – Who’s Who Legal 2015
Competition Law: “She’s very responsive and shows great attention to detail.” “She’s fantastic, knows the law inside and out and is intellectually very gifted.” – Chambers UK, 2015
Telecommunications: “A real competition law expert who is brilliant with clients.” – Chambers UK, 2015
Aviation Law: ‘She is hardworking, very bright and has a solicitor’s understanding of client needs.’ – Legal 500, 2014
Competition / EU Law: ‘Smart and effective.’ – Legal 500, 2014
Consumer Law: ‘Very strong analytical skills and a real expert on the law.’ – Legal 500, 2014
IT / Telecoms Law: ‘Very competent, practical and friendly.’ – Legal 500, 2014
Competition Law: Former competition solicitor recognised for her commercial acumen. Primarily instructed by clients in the private sector. Considerable experience of the aviation industry, representing clients including the Civil Aviation Authority before both the Competition Commission and the CAT. Chambers UK, 2014
Telecommunications Law: Her extensive background in EU law has made her a favourite advocate for complex cases that demand rigorous statutory and directive interpretation. Recent dealings for Howard include licensing matters, market access restrictions and charging dispute cases. “She knows a vast amount.” Chambers UK, 2014
“Anneli Howard, who ‘goes the extra mile‘.” Is a recommended leading Junior in EU & Competition Law. Legal 500, 2013
Anneli Howard is recommended as a leading Junior in Telecommunications Law. Legal 500, 2013
“Anneli Howard is an expert on the interplay of European law and domestic telecoms regulation, and was a Référendaire at the ECJ before entering full-time practice at the Bar. She has “very good technical knowledge of electronic communications,” according to sources.” Chambers UK, 2013
The “amazingly clear” Anneli Howard impresses sources with her committed attitude. Those who have worked with her can testify to the “total dedication and real application to the case” that she brings to her practice. She is highlighted for her strength and expertise in both domestic and EU competition law matters, and has worked for a wide range of clients in the last year.” Chambers UK, 2013
Anneli Howard is a recommended leading junior in EU and Competition Law. Legal 500, 2012
“Accomplished courtroom performer Anneli Howard’s past expertise both as an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and as a Référendaire at the ECJ means she is an able hand when it comes to competition and EU law matters. She has been acting in the OFT investigation into price fixing between tobacco manufacturers and a large number of high street supermarkets.” – Chambers UK, 2012
Under Telecommunications “the “outstanding” Anneli Howard is “a client’s dream counsel – a real class act.” She advised BT as sole counsel in the preparation of its appeal against Ofcom’s market review statement for the fixed wholesale narrowband services market.” – Chambers UK, 2012
Legal 500, 2011 recommends Anneli Howard in Consumer & Product Liability.
EU & Competition Law states that Anneli Howard has ‘strong intellect’. Legal 500, 2011
Recommended in Competition/European Law in Chambers UK, 2011 “Anneli Howard is a qualified solicitor, as well as “a fine choice for when methodical and alert competition assistance is required,” according to interviewees. She acted for the plaintiff in Burgess v Nominet, a case concerning the .uk Internet domain name registry.”
“Good when it comes to analysis, Anneli Howard is a highly proficient performer who attracts some significant clients. By way of example, she acted for BT, the appellant, on BT v Ofcom at the CAT.” Telecommunications Law – Chambers UK, 2011
Professional Memberships
Anneli regularly speaks at conferences and lectures organised by GCR, Knect 365, MLex, Sweet & Maxwell, Thomson, Justis, King’s College London, European Rechts Academy (ERA Trier) ERA, UAE, UKAEL, Contrast, MBL and CLT on all areas of EU law. She is on the Standing Committee for the UKAEL, Competition Law Forum and the Junior Competition Network (JCN). She writes and speaks regularly on Brexit and has been involved with the Brexit Law Committee and Bar Council Working Group as well as UK Legal Future. She regularly helps solicitors with in-house and client training and compliance seminars. She regularly writes for Practical Law, Lexis-Nexis and a number of competition law journals. She has been a supervisor in EU law at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University and a tutor for the Competition Law LLM at Cambridge University.
