Chambers Review
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Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Hausfeld & Co has represented claimants in a number of the most significant and high-profile damages actions before the CAT. The law firm is a popular choice for class representatives seeking a team to advise on damages claims arising from investigations carried out by the UK and EU authorities into possible abuses of dominance or cartels. Additionally, it works alongside the firm's offices in Germany and the Netherlands to act on multi-jurisdictional claims. The department has notable experience representing clients in cases in the transport, financial services and technology sectors.
Strengths
Overall service level and client focus are clearly key priorities for the team.
I find the team to be very flexible and personable. It is probably the best working relationship I've had because it knows how to strike a balance between the professional side and a human touch.
The nature of the claim draws on complex economic analysis and sophisticated legal arguments that Hausfeld has been excellent at handling.
Hausfeld is, by some margin, the number one. It is more innovative, more strategic, bigger and incredibly good at what it does.
The team is very experienced in handling complex and sophisticated matters. It brings broad experience and fresh ideas to the table, enabling you to solve any and all issues along the way.
Work Highlights
Hausfeld & Co acted on a GBP13.6 billion opt-out collective action on behalf of a large group of UK website and app publishers against Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour in the online display advertising market.
Notable practitioners
Anthony Maton is obviously the grand lord of it all in Europe. He is obviously a serious player.
He is certainly one of the godfathers of the space.
I always find his interventions extremely well timed and he is very pragmatic and sensible.
Anthony Maton has been in the game for ages and is a real head of the industry.
Belinda Hollway has notable experience representing claimants in follow-on damages litigation before the CAT and the High Court. She is highlighted for her involvement in collective proceedings. She joined Hausfeld in the summer of 2025.
Belinda Hollway quietly goes about her business in an efficient way.
Lesley Hannah has notable experience acting for class representatives in high-profile collective proceedings for damages against prominent technology sector companies in front of the CAT. She has a particular focus on claims arising from investigations into possible abuses of dominance.
I feel very comfortable talking to her about cases. It's her technical knowledge; she is very technically astute.
I like working with her a lot; she is very experienced.
Lesley Hannah is a very diligent, thorough and careful solicitor.
Nicola Boyle has impressive experience, a very strategic mind and showcases the most pragmatic views in the most difficult circumstances. She is an absolute asset on your side.
I like his way of dealing with things; he is very unflappable and understated. He has a good understanding of the legal market and leads things very well.
He is technically astute.
Scott Campbell is a steady hand and is very strategic across the piece.
Luke Streatfeild advises class representatives in collective proceedings and class actions arising from cartel and abuse of dominance investigations in the technology and transportation sectors.
Luke Streatfeild is incredibly commercial and a force of calm. He can really see through things that are stressing people out and manage the team well.
He deeply understands the issues and efficiently and decisively deals with complex decisions. He is a great leader with a strong vision who draws on his team's expertise well.
