John combines innovative thought with deep expertise across business, regulation and government, to help clients successfully address novel and complex regulatory issues. He holds trusted advisor relationships with business leaders across all sectors of the economy in various jurisdictions. At Fingleton, he has built a talented team who advise on diverse matters with great outcomes for clients.
John is a frequent speaker on competition, consumer protection and regulation as well as contributing to significant policy developments. He is on the Board of UK Research and Innovation, the Senior Independent Member of the Council of Innovate UK, and a Trustee of the Centre for Economic Policy Research. In 2022, John received a CBE for his services to the economy and innovation.
Prior to founding Fingleton, John was Chief Executive of the Office of Fair Trading, having previously run the Irish Competition Authority. He has also chaired the International Competition Network and sat on the Competition Committee of the OECD.
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16 Dec 2022
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John Fingleton talks on Open Banking
08 Nov 2022
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Perspectives on Antitrust Compliance
10 Mar 2022
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Article in The Times: Business and government risk damaging public trust if not on the same page
07 Jan 2022
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Fingleton national security advice published in Global Competition Review Guide
06 Jan 2022
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Radio 4 Today programme interview with John Fingleton
03 Feb 2021
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Article in the FT: Britain must rethink its ‘national security’ law
24 Jan 2021
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Mergers and the public interest: a wolf in sheep’s clothing?
15 Oct 2018
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Ireland is the passenger in the Brexit car crash
30 Jul 2016
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Only a proper inquiry will deliver a competitive UK energy market
24 Oct 2013
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The energy market needs a Competition Commission investigation
10 Oct 2013
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Why freezing energy prices is a bad idea
26 Sep 2013
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Disruptive Entry and Regulation in Financial Services
01 Jul 2013
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When banks fail small business
21 Feb 2013
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Competition in UK Banking
16 Feb 2012
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Competition Enforcement Capacity Building and Competition Advocacy
22 Sep 2011
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UK Competition Policy: the first decade
11 May 2011
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The importance of a competition agency providing guidance: the UK experience
18 Apr 2011
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Reforming Public Services
07 Jul 2010
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Challenges and opportunities for the competition regime
05 Jul 2010
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Financial groups must still be free to compete
07 Apr 2009