Global Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Stewarts is the leading claimant-side competition litigation practice in the UK. We represent global corporations and major businesses in high-value claims arising from cartels, restrictive agreements and abuses of dominance. Combining deep competition expertise with integrated economic analysis, we pursue substantial recoveries in complex, often multi-jurisdictional disputes. Our track record includes landmark victories that have shaped competition law.
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Stewarts is highly regarded by class representatives and large corporate clients for its ability to handle both stand-alone and follow-on damages actions. The law firm advises on claims for alleged cartels and abuses of dominance, as well as consumer protection infringements.
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Stewarts acted for Alexander Wolfson as the class representative on a damages action against Microsoft for alleged abuse of dominance.
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The team is laser focused on what it is doing.
The lawyers are very experienced, commercial, and know how to resolve complex high-value litigation.
The Stewarts team really thinks through things carefully and works through avenues very collaboratively.
The lawyers were brilliant, with great attention to detail. They were really nice to work with in general.
We appreciate the firm's proactive engagement during the early phases of a case.
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Kate Pollock remains a market-leading choice for plaintiffs in competition law damages disputes. Her broad practice encompasses acting for class representatives and significant corporate clients on high-profile claims for damages resulting from alleged cartels and abuses of dominance.
She is an oasis of calm no matter the intensity of a case or an issue arising in relation to a case.
Kate Pollock is outstanding.
Kate Pollock is eloquent and approachable.
She's so energetic and really just the sort of person you need when putting these cases together. She sees the opportunities and relishes a fight.
She has got extremely good tactical sense, and is a very good motivator of the team who has a good eye for the main points.
Inge Forster often acts for claimants on stand-alone and follow-on damages actions, often involving alleged cartels. She has experience assisting with collective actions and advising corporate clients.
She was great, she has lots of experience.
Inge Forster is a really impressive litigator.
She has every situation well in hand.
Stuart Carson is highly adept in handling significantly valued competition litigation, with a particular focus on cartel damages claims. He is experienced in representing clients across a broad array of industries such as construction, energy, retail, manufacturing and technology.
I think that Stuart Carson is exceptionally hardworking and very diligent.
Stuart Carson is good and commercial.
Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
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