Chambers Review
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Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant - UK
What the Team is Known For
Mishcon de Reya has an established presence in contentious competition work with experience handling significant cartel and abuse of dominance damages claims. The law firm attracts particular attention for work on behalf of major retailers seeking to benefit from EC decisions. It assists clients from the technology and gambling industries, in addition to acting for class representatives in opt-out collective proceedings.
Strengths
The entire team shows great knowledge and experience.
Mishcon de Reya is both proactive and highly responsive to all client requests and asks in the lead-up to and during the heat of trial.
Mishcon de Reya offers a blend of wise hands and creativity, covering all aspects of competition law.
Mishcon de Reya marshals the inputs rigorously and keeps resources focused on the critical issues for determination.
Work Highlights
Mishcon de Reya represented a large group of retailers, including Sainsbury's, Iceland and Wilko, in claims arising from the trucks cartel before the CAT.
Notable practitioners
It is her strategic thinking that sets her apart. The outcome exceeded expectations and I would work with her in a minute.
Sarah Houghton is excellent. She is a solid tactician, thinks about strategy and has good knowledge of procedures.
Sarah Houghton is very personable and has good client-handling skills. She is really a delight to work with.
Sarah Houghton has been a great leader and is a very experienced voice for our team.
Sarah Houghton provides strategic insight, practical and targeted advice and ultra-tight planning for complex litigation. She responds rapidly to changing case demands.
Ben Lasserson demonstrates impressive activity in damages claims before the High Court concerning possible abuses of dominance in the technology sector. He has additional experience advising class representatives in proposed collective action proceedings.
Ben Lasserson is a pleasure to work with.
Ben Lasserson is a strong practitioner across the board.
Ben Lasserson is always on the ball for clients.