BCLP Strengthens Global Antitrust and Foreign Investment Practice with Lateral Hire

International law firm BCLP announces today that Christine Graham joins the Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice group as a partner in London.   

Christine's broad antitrust practice includes advising clients on global mergers and foreign direct investment (FDI) reviews. She has a wealth of experience representing clients before antitrust and foreign investment screening authorities. Christine is Vice-Chair of the ABA Antitrust Foreign Investment and National Security Committee and co-founder of the European Foreign Direct Investment Association. Christine also brings strong sector-specific knowledge to advisory and contentious matters, particularly within the technology and life sciences industries. 

Prior to joining BCLP, Christine was Special Counsel at Cooley and previously practiced at another large international firm. Christine also has UK Government experience, having undertaken a secondment advising on the transposition of EU law into UK law ahead of Brexit.

BCLP today also announced that partner Alexis Early joins the same Antitrust team in Washington, D.C. She helps clients navigate complex business challenges involving the cross-border flow of goods, software, technology, funds, and investment capital. Alexis also regularly advises on economic sanctions, export controls, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and other emerging areas of international trade law. 

Both arrivals mark another important step in growing BCLP’s global Antitrust, Competition and Trade practice. BCLP is focused on expanding the practice to meet rising client demand across key global markets and reinforcing our commitment to support clients navigating increasingly complex regulatory landscapes. 

Christine Graham, Partner, said, “I’m thrilled to be joining BCLP. The firm’s international platform and cross-border work aligns well with my experience and ambitions to grow my FDI and antitrust practice. I was very much drawn to BCLP’s collegial and collaborative culture as well as the undoubted quality of the team and client roster.”  

Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader - Litigation and Investigations, commented, “We’re excited to welcome Christine to the firm and further expand our partner bench. Her strong FDI and transactional experience complements our leading antitrust practice and will be a great asset to our clients and help drive growth in key focus areas and sectors.” 

Andrew Hockley, Global Practice Group Leader for Antitrust, Competition & Trade, added, “Christine’s arrival strengthens our Antitrust, Competition & Trade team at a pivotal time. She is a recognized thought leader in FDI regulation, which has become increasingly central to our clients’ transactions. Christine also brings great insights and experience in tech and innovation antitrust.”