Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge is continuing its push in the City, launching its second new practice area in London in under six months.

The Boston-based law firm is entering the European competition market with the hire of Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) competition partner Becket McGrath.

McGrath, who joined BLP as a partner in 2005, is due to start work with Edwards Angell on Monday (2 November), and will lead the new UK practice.