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Competition Law: Litigation - UK

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons has experience in both contentious and non-contentious competition law matters. The law firm represents clients in damages claims, class actions and complaints of anti-competitive behaviour. The team often assists clients with the notification of mergers to the CMA.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons defended Google in a proposed opt-out collective proceeding at the CAT concerning alleged abusive conduct.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Boylan
4
Patrick Boylan
4
Band 4

Patrick Boylan is highly experienced in advising clients on high-stakes competition litigation and collective proceedings. He is notably sought after by clients in the life sciences and TMT sectors. He has experience representing both claimants and defendants.

Patrick Boylan is realistic, pragmatic and commercial. He can stand back and see the realities and overview of the situation.

Patrick Boylan is an expert in his field and a trusted partner.

He is an excellent black letter lawyer.

Sarah Smith
5
Sarah Smith
5
Band 5

Sarah Smith often acts for clients on CMA merger clearance investigations. She offers additional experience in appeals against regulatory decisions, frequently on behalf of clients in the pharmaceutical sector. She joined Simmons & Simmons in January 2025.

Sarah Smith is very switched on, has a lovely manner with clients and knows her stuff.

I rate her highly.

Eleanore Di Claudio
Associates to watch

Eleanore Di Claudio enters the rankings this year on the back of notable work representing clients from the TMT sector in high-profile competition litigation cases.

Eleanore Di Claudio is ridiculously clever.

I think she has an impressive eye for detail and has a real persistence in making points.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Sarah Smith
5
Sarah Smith
5
Band 5
Competition Law: Litigation

Patrick Boylan
4
Patrick Boylan
4
Band 4
Eleanore Di Claudio
Associates to watch