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Hausfeld & Co LLP

Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant

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Hausfeld & Co LLP

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hausfeld & Co is renowned for its claimant side work, with a long history of bringing competition damages claims and more recently filing a number of collective actions in the CAT. The firm is currently working on a number of opt-out class actions against major tech companies.

Hausfeld stands out for its ability to represent claimants in multiple high-profile and high-value collective actions. The law firm acts for class representatives before the CAT in claims for damages arising from alleged abuses of dominance and cartels in the technology, automotive and financial sectors. Additionally, it works alongside the firm's offices in Germany and the Netherlands to act on multi-jurisdictional claims.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hausfeld & Co represented Dr Rachael Kent in opt-out collective proceedings against Apple seeking GBP1.5 billion in damages on behalf of approximately 19 million iPhone and iPad users based in the UK.

  • Hausfeld represented Primark in a claim for damages against Mastercard and Visa.

Strengths

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  • Hausfeld stands out as a firm that has the greatest level of experience in this area.

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  • Hausfeld has a highly developed hands-on mentality and the team is extremely likeable, which makes things comfortable for the client.

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  • Hausfeld stands out for its strong collaboration and clear communication. The lawyers work seamlessly together, making complex matters easier to navigate and ensuring everyone stays well-informed.

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  • Hausfeld have been superb at handling a hugely complex case, both technically and procedurally.

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  • The team always delivers top-notch advice and documents and is flexible and helpful with requests.

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  • The lawyers have a highly developed hands-on mentality and are extremely likeable and make it comfortable for the client to work with them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Anthony Maton
    Anthony Maton

    Anthony Maton

    Anthony Maton acts as the global co-chair of Hausfeld. He has notable experience in collective proceedings, including representing claimants in damages actions involving the financial sector.

    • He's at the heart of the collective actions sector, he's been leading there for a number of years.

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    • Anthony Maton is an absolute star, who does not unduly waste time. He is a quick and decisive decision maker and leader.

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    • He's who you want on your team.

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  • Belinda Hollway
    Belinda Hollway

    Belinda Hollway

    Belinda Hollway is highly regarded for her work representing class representatives in cartel follow-on damages claims and consumer rights cases before the CAT and the High Court.

    • She has worked at the highest levels of competition litigation and brings an international dimension to her practice which is invaluable.

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    • Belinda Hollway has an incredibly safe pair of hands, and is a very astute tactician.

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    • Belinda Hollway is a collegial, efficient, and impressive leader of her team.

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    • Belinda Hollway is an absolute force of nature, she is so to the point in terms of strategy and planning for the case, as well as being kind and understanding.

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    • She has very sound judgement both on substantive points and on strategy. She is always client focused and is a delight to work with.

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  • Lesley Hannah
    Lesley Hannah

    Lesley Hannah

    Lesley Hannah is highly regarded for her ability to advise class representatives on high-value collective actions concerning allegations of abusive conduct in the technology sector. She often acts on opt-out proceedings before the CAT.

    • She is really delightful to work with and extremely engaged.

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    • She has good client handling skills, but also has that technical grasp of the field which is really excellent.

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    • Lesley Hannah is superb. I think very highly of her.

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  • Nicola Boyle
    Nicola Boyle

    Nicola Boyle

    Nicola Boyle particularly stands out for her work representing claimants in significant cartel follow-on damages actions. She also has notable experience representing consumers in class actions concerning possible abuses of dominance.

    • She is academic, commercial and great at running the team.

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    • Nicola Boyle is a great strategic thinker.

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    • She is wise and has good judgement.

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    • She is characterised by a lot of energy and a kind of pragmatic attitude. She doesn't panic in a crisis, but can quickly find solutions and keep the momentum going.

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  • Scott Campbell
    Scott Campbell

    Scott Campbell

    Scott Campbell represents claimants before the CAT in high-profile cartel follow-on damages actions and stand-alone claims for anti-competitive behaviour.

    • He is very astute and capable.

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  • Luke Streatfeild
    Luke Streatfeild

    Luke Streatfeild

    Luke Streatfeild often assists class representatives in collective actions against major technology companies, claiming damages for alleged abuses of dominance. He has further experience in cartel follow-on actions.

    • Luke Streatfeild is calm and analytical. He is very technically minded and asks very intelligent and on-point questions. He interrogates the evidence that we bring in a really productive way.

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    • He is incredibly dynamic and innovative.

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