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Competition Law - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Benefiting from impressive broader public and EU law practices, Matrix Chambers offers expertise across a wide range of competition matters. Members offer significant experience in follow-on damages claims, including the proposed collective action for damages in the trucks cartel. The barristers are called upon to represent authorities including Ofgem and the CMA in infringement proceedings, appeals and judicial review, and have also been instructed by the European Commission on a number of occasions.

Alison Scanes is senior practice manager.

Strengths

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The clerking was very good.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

We found the clerks to be very supportive of our claims and very helpful.

Competition Law respondent
UK Bar

The clerks are very proactive and helpful.

Competition Law respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Brown
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Band 1

Christopher Brown is often instructed in major follow-on damages claims, often acting on the the claimant side of prominent cases. He has further experience defending regulatory authorities in judicial reviews.

Christopher Brown was very good to deal with. His opinions are well structured and accessible and show the key issues and summarise them well.

His competition knowledge is excellent and he is always on top of the detail. He is a pleasure to work with.

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Rhodri Thompson KC
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Band 1

Rhodri Thompson KC has notable experience in collective proceedings orders in cartel damages claims. He also advises on CMA investigations into merger filings and possible cartels, as well as representing clients in appeals against CMA sanctioning decisions.

He is solid and dependable.

He is easy to deal with, affable, competent and thinks about all the angles.

He is a very effective advocate. The way he frames arguments is incredibly persuasive and he builds up an argument in a persuasive and cogent manner.

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Nicholas Gibson
2
Band 2

Nicholas Gibson has notable experience in collective proceedings, either acting for class representatives or for intervenors. He also advises on market reviews and allegations of abuse of dominance.

Nicholas is very hard-working and approachable. He has very effective drafting skills.

Nicholas Gibson is always outstanding. He listens carefully and his advice is spot-on. He is unafraid of grappling with complex detail and is able to distil it into clear, concise advice.

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Suzanne Rab
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Suzanne Rab
2
Band 2

Suzanne Rab has a varied client list that includes UK regulators, industry associations and solicitors in private practice. She handles follow-on and standalone damages claims and advises on appeals against CMA investigations. Rab has notable experience advising sector regulators on the exercise of their competition law powers.

She is technically fantastic and is very good with clients. She holds an audience well and is authoritative in her dealings with clients and other lawyers and partners.

She's competent, approachable and understands the customer's needs.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Competition Law
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Rhodri Thompson KC
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Band 1
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London (Bar)

Competition Law
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Christopher Brown
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Band 1
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Nicholas Gibson
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Band 2
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Suzanne Rab
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Suzanne Rab
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Band 2
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