Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant

Stewarts offers a dedicated competition litigation team able to handle high-value proceedings on behalf of domestic and multinational clients from the technology, energy and retail industries. It often assists clients with follow-on damages claims arising from European Commission investigations into possible cartels, as well as acting for clients on collective actions and opt-out class actions.

"The Stewarts team is a good team."

"The team was extremely good to deal with. The lawyers always did exactly what they said they would do, and were very responsive and very aware of my needs."

"The lawyers are very smart and creative."

"The team's reputation as leading antitrust lawyers was a key factor in us wanting to work with them."

Stewarts represented Marks & Spencer in a damages claim following on from the European Commission's investigation into a possible cartel among truck manufacturers.

Kate Pollock remains one of the leading individuals for high-profile competition damages actions, with notable experience representing claimants in follow-on actions arising from European Commission decisions in cartel cases. She has a number of clients from the retail sector. She has experience both representing class representatives in mass claims and acting for stand-alone claimants. "Her commercial awareness and nous is spot on." "Kate Pollock is very skilful in her client handling." "She is a brilliant lawyer who is very commercial and is great to work with and has a very good relationship with the other side. She is a steely negotiator when she needs to be and an incredibly good leader." "She is very good on the claimant side. She takes good points, is easy to work with and settles litigation." "Kate has significant experience of complex and high-value commercial disputes, both in the UK and overseas."