UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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Provided by Stewarts
We are one of the UK’s leading competition practices. Our clients include global corporations and FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies.
We act on behalf of major enterprises on all aspects of competition litigation for claimants and defendants, specialising in claims relating to cartels or abuse of a dominant position. Our clients’ claims are often connected to regulatory decisions made by US, EU, UK and other national competition authorities. We advise clients by evaluating the benefits of taking action or defending claims brought or threatened against them.
Our team has cutting-edge expertise in this rapidly developing field. We have an impressive track record of successfully taking cases to trial in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. We remain the only law firm to have successfully acted for a group of claimants at trial and subsequent appeals in a competition damages context.
Our lawyers have unparalleled experience in putting together innovative costs arrangements. The use of third party funding, after-the-event insurance and risk-sharing fee agreements enables our clients to effectively manage risk and litigate from a position of financial strength.
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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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We appreciate the firm's proactive engagement during the early phases of a case.
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.
The team is laser focused on what it is doing.
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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 has got extremely good tactical sense, and is a very good motivator of the team who has a good eye for the main points.
Kate Pollock is outstanding.
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.
Kate Pollock is eloquent and approachable.
She is an oasis of calm no matter the intensity of a case or an issue arising in relation to a case.
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.
Inge Forster is a really impressive litigator.
She was great, she has lots of experience.
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.
Head of Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
Provided by Stewarts
Stuart Carson
Stuart Carson
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