Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a prominent team in competition litigation, with experience representing both claimants and defendants in high-profile follow-on damages actions and collective proceedings. The law firm also represents clients in CMA investigations into possible anti-competitive conduct and advises on merger clearance reviews. The team further assists clients with competition law compliance.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher defended Kraken in a collective action for damages caused by alleged concerted practices.
Strengths
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"It is a well-resourced antitrust practice."
"The team's way of presenting arguments and ideas was excellent."
"The team is always willing to go the extra mile."
"No matter what the issue was, the team was able to respond in a swift manner and proposed helpful next steps and solutions."
"It is a well-resourced antitrust practice."
"The team's way of presenting arguments and ideas was excellent."
"The team is always willing to go the extra mile."
"No matter what the issue was, the team was able to respond in a swift manner and proposed helpful next steps and solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Boris Bronfentrinker has notable experience acting for both defendants and plaintiffs on collective proceedings. He is active in matters involving the technology, financial services and transport sectors. He is the European head of Willkie Farr & Gallagher's competition and antitrust litigation practice.
"He is a very smart, dedicated lawyer, with lots of experience, who always has the back of his client and does not hesitate to go the extra mile."
"Boris is one of the toughest litigators, and is highly strategic as to management and vision of the case. No one works harder than Boris to secure the best possible outcome."
"If you want someone to fight for you, he is relentless, he is effective and gets results."
Elaine Whiteford has experience acting for both claimants and defendants on proposed collective actions for damages based on allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement.
"She is quite creative at thinking up different points."
Philipp Girardet assists clients with merger clearance mandates, including advising them on phase II reviews by the CMA. He also represents clients in CMA investigations into possible breaches of competition law, as well as acting for complainants on allegations of anti-competitive behaviour by competitors. He heads the firm's UK and European competition practices.
"He's measured, inventive and super intelligent so he doesn't miss stuff."
"Philipp is a delight to work with. He is very comfortable working on complex cases with multiple moving parts and stakeholders."
"He has a sharp and strategic mind, and thinks about the big picture without losing sight of the detail underpinning it. He has a collaborative style of working that brings out the best in those working around him."
"He is a clear thinker to have on your side, and a hard worker."
Nicola Chesaites represents claimants in high-profile collective proceedings before the CAT and the UK Court of Appeal.
"She is very creative, challenges accepted thinking and comes up with new ideas."
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