Competition Law

Daniel Beard KC is a highly sought-after silk who earns superb praise for his oral advocacy skills in complex competition cases. He handles diverse matters spanning competition damages claims and appeals against CMA or Ofcom decisions, challenging both fines and decisions in merger filings.

Jon Turner KC enjoys an outstanding reputation for his competition litigation practice. He represents claimants and defendants in market-leading follow-on or standalone damages claims, including key cases on behalf of major IT or retail sector clients. He has proven experience in cases heard before the CAT, the UK senior courts or the CJEU.

Josh Holmes KC has notable experience advising on appeals against EC behavioural fines and merger prohibitions, as well as defending the CMA in challenges to its decisions. He also acts for defendants on high-profile applications for collective proceedings. He is particularly active in matters involving the technology sector.

Alan Bates has a strong track record in representing claimants in allegations of abuse of dominance. He also acts for class representatives and defendants on cartel follow-on damages claims.

Fiona Banks represents both claimants and defendants in high-profile cartel and abuse of dominance follow-on damages actions and collective proceedings.

James Bourke is an in-demand barrister who often acts for defendants on cartel follow-on damages claims in the transport sector. He has further experience acting for class representatives on proposed collective actions and assisting clients with appeals against European Commission decisions.

Julian Gregory offers a broad competition law practice, advising class representatives in collective damages proceedings, judicial reviews under subsidy control regulations and appeals against decisions in merger control cases.

Laura Elizabeth John has a strong reputation among instructing solicitors and members of the Bar for her experience in major follow-on and standalone damages claims, as well as acting on appeals of CMA decisions. She acts for private and public sector claimants on high-value cases and has clients from a number of sectors, including the pharmaceutical, healthcare and retail sectors.

Mark Brealey KC is a leading competition law silk who acts for both claimants and defendants on cartel follow-on claims. He has attracted recent attention for his success in overturning CMA decisions on cases in the pharmaceutical sector.

Meredith Pickford KC represents important technology sector clients in challenges to competition law decisions before the CJEU, as well as the UK Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He also defends clients in high-profile cartel follow-on damages cases in the telecommunications and transport sectors.

Paul Harris KC is widely regarded as an excellent choice for competition litigation cases, appearing for both claimants and defendants in standalone and follow-on claims concerning both abuse of dominance and cartel matters. He also has experience acting on class actions and challenges to regulatory bodies.

Philip Moser KC acts for both claimants and defendants in cartel damages claims, including class actions, follow-on claims and standalone proceedings. His recent activity has included a number of cases in the transport sector.

Rob Williams KC moves into the top tier of the rankings this year. He remains a favourite of the CMA for difficult appeals against decisions in merger control and abuse of dominance matters. He has also represented defendant companies in large-scale damages claims resulting from cartels and abuse of dominance.

Ronit Kreisberger KC is a sought-after competition silk who frequently represents class representatives in high-profile collective damages actions. She has a particular recent focus on abuse of dominance matters, including before the CAT and often involving the TMT sector.

Tim Ward KC is sought after for a number of different competition law matters, assisting both claimants and defendants with follow-on damages claims and class action proceedings. He often represents clients in appeals against regulator decisions and judicial reviews.

Alison Berridge attracts instructions from defendants in class actions and from claimants in follow-on damages cases. She also represents appellants and interested third parties in high-profile challenges to CMA decisions. She additionally represents clients in CMA investigations and is well regarded by interviewees for her work on merger clearance matters.

Anneli Howard KC is often chosen to work for either the claimants or interveners in important follow-on class actions or standalone damages claims. She has recent experience in a number of high-profile cases in the technology sector.

Anneliese Blackwood moves up in the rankings on the back of her activity for both claimants and defendants in high-profile collective proceedings, including acting on Merricks v Mastercard. She has recently been advising on a number of matters in the transport sector.

Ben Lask defends competition regulators in CAT or CJEU appeals against their decisions and assists them as interveners with other competition cases. He has recent experience in cases relating to blocked mergers and abuse of dominance cases.

Ben Rayment acts for defendants on high-profile follow-on damages claims and class actions. He also has experience advising clients on challenges to CMA decisions in abuse of dominance investigations.

Daisy Mackersie moves up in the rankings on the back of her experience defending the CMA against high-profile appeals of its decisions. She also acts for defendants on large-scale follow-on damages claims and represents complainants in possible abuse of dominance cases.

George Peretz KC has a broad EU and competition law practice that focuses on challenges to authority decisions, acting both for the appellants and the authorities on disputes around state aid, abuse of dominance, market sharing and information exchange.

Julianne Morrison offers notable experience defending CMA decisions against appeals, as well as acting for other regulators on challenges to their decisions. She also acts on disputes concerning allegations of abuse of dominance in the technology sector.

Kassie Smith KC is particularly active in abuse of dominance disputes arising from FRAND licences. She also represents claimants in disputes concerning possible cartels in the financial services sector.

Ligia Osepciu is a highly regarded competition law barrister who has copious experience acting for claimants on damages claims. She has also developed strong expertise in contentious state aid matters and the overlap between intellectual property matters and competition law.

Michael Armitage attracts attention for his contributions to follow-on and standalone damages claims, as well as collective proceedings. He predominantly acts for defendants, but also has experience advising class representatives. He has additional experience defending the CMA in appeals against its decisions. He rises in the rankings this year on the back of impressive activity in matters in the transport and technology sectors.

Nikolaus Grubeck is well regarded for advising class representatives on collective proceedings and for advising defendants on potential claims of abuse of dominance, often in the technology sector. He has notable experience defending the CMA and other regulatory bodies in competition law challenges to their decisions.

Ciar McAndrew has a very strong profile in follow-on and standalone competition claims, and her experience in the field includes work in a number of collective actions. She also advises clients on challenges to regulatory decisions.

Conor McCarthy has an impressive competition practice and is instructed in some of the largest cases in the field. He has acted extensively in matters such as the Trucks and Interchange litigations.

David Gregory is an emerging competition-focused barrister who has attracted acclaim for his work in various high-profile claims and appeals. He tends to represent defendant companies in matters concerning claims for damages arising from cartel and abuse of dominance investigations. He also has experience acting for clients on appeals against European Commission decisions.

Jack Williams has been selected to represent an enviable line-up of clients from the global technology sector in competition cases. He has notable experience of appeals against CMA decisions, and damages claims, including follow-on proceedings and collective actions.

Stefan Kuppen is a talented competition barrister who advises claimants and defendants. He showcases particular expertise in damages actions in a variety of areas and boasts deep financial and economic understanding.

Philip Woolfe KC acts in follow-on damages claims on behalf of both claimants and defendants, including major claims in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors.