Group Litigation: Claimant

Boutique disputes firm Harcus Parker regularly advises on group litigation, with experience assisting companies, investors and individuals in pursuing claims. The firm has extensive expertise in matters concerning the finance sector but can also advise on consumer-focused actions.

"Harcus Parker think big and they execute big. They are great at what they do and they are able to think and deliver practical advice."

"All the lawyers I deal with there have incredible intellect. The senior team is well supported by a deep bench of stellar junior lawyers."

"Both the partners and associates bring experience from a range of areas to their work."

Harcus Parker acted for over 6,500 current and former students of University College London in claims relating to disrupted teaching as a result of COVID-19 and industrial action.

A founding partner of the firm, Damon Parker is well known in the group action space. He is regularly called upon to represent claimants in large financial services litigation. "He is very experienced and has a really good knowledge of the funding mechanisms for group action." "He is very creative and innovative in his approach." "He is very down to earth in communication with clients who don’t speak legalese as a second language."

Edward Parkes is highlighted for his experience in dealing with large employment and securities group claims. "Ed is not only a force of nature, but very much thinks outside the box in finding creative and innovative solutions to problems, sometimes before they have even arisen." "He is clear, informative, empathic and understanding."

Matthew Patching assists on high-profile class actions in the financial services space. He is currently involved on the mortgage prisoner cases acting on behalf of thousands of claimants. "Matthew is a highly superior performer in all aspects of client work that I have seen." "He is a real superstar in the making." "Matthew demonstrates a real attention detail, he is excellent."

Nathaniel Barber is a senior associate at the firm, with notable experience in high-profile workers' rights claims. He is adept at managing claimant groups of thousands of people. "He is commercially astute with a great strategic mind." "He is very bright, analytical and nice to work with." "Nathaniel is excellent in all aspects."