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Milberg London LLP

Group Litigation: Claimant

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Milberg London LLP

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Milberg London is at the forefront of group action law and practice and are instructed in some of the most significant multi-party cases ever to be heard before the English courts. The group actions market in the UK has been on an upward trajectory in the 21st century and Milberg London’s mission is to accelerate and drive that growth, focusing on cases that shape the consumer protection landscape. Milberg London strives to hold corporate wrong-doers to account and re-balance power in favour of the consumer. A group action is one of the few meaningful ways consumers can challenge corporate defendant conduct. Milberg London represent large groups of individual consumers and businesses affected by defendant conduct which can be most effectively addressed on a collective basis. 

A founding firm of the Collective Redress Lawyers Association (CORLA) and involved on its committees, Milberg London is a market leader in the practice, procedure, legal knowledge and commercial imperatives involved in pursuing litigation on a collective basis for large groups of clients. 

Uniquely in the legal market, Milberg London has in-house scientific expertise such that they can lead both the legal analysis and the expert evidence in relation to numerous group actions. The partners are highly experienced in negotiating and obtaining ATE insurance policies, sourcing funding to support claims, negotiating funding agreements and setting up and leading group action steering committees.  

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Group Litigation: Claimant - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Milberg London represents claimants in large group actions concerning issues such as data privacy and vehicle emissions. Its specialist group of litigators can handle highly complex cases, including those that require coordination across multiple jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Milberg London continued to represent a large group of claimants in a group action against Vauxhall in relation to ‘Dieselgate’. The claim alleges that Vauxhall diesel vehicles contain ‘defeat devices’ that cheat emissions tests.

Strengths

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  • They are a really impressive firm. They do hugely high-profile work which is a reflection of the high quality of the lawyers, who are incredibly hard-working and super efficient.

    Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK
  • Milberg have some savvy partners and are a very credible option.

    Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2James Oldnall
    Band 2James Oldnall

    James Oldnall

    James Oldnall is highly adept at handling large opt-in group actions on behalf of claimants. He often brings actions against large corporates in matters surrounding data protection, competition law and product liability.
    • James is very high-quality commercial litigator with really good knowledge of litigation funding and the commercial reality of cases. He is very robust and deals with cases in a very pragmatic way.

      Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK
  • Band 4Edward Cardington
    Band 4Edward Cardington

    Edward Cardington

    Edward Cardington has experience in representing large groups of claimants, often in product liability cases. He has expertise in dealing with high-value and cross-border claims.
    • Edward is incredibly detail-oriented. He is great at getting in the weeds, which is a huge strength.

      Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK
  • Up and ComingNatasha Pearman
    Up and ComingNatasha Pearman

    Natasha Pearman

    Natasha Pearman is known for her ability to manage large group actions, particularly in the competition arena. She advises on opt-out collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal in relation to big-tech dominance.

    • Natasha has deep knowledge of competition law. She is very strategic and tactical with excellent judgement, while being really good on the funding side.

      Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK
  • Up and ComingPolly Blenkin
    Up and ComingPolly Blenkin

    Polly Blenkin

    Polly Blenkin is a co-founder of Milberg London. She is commended for her management of large claimant groups in the emissions litigation.

    • Polly is great. She is extremely good at managing difficult defendants through careful strategising. She is commercially minded and an excellent project manager while being across the detail.

      Group Litigation: Claimant respondentUK

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