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Daniel Piccinin KC

UK Bar 2026

Brick Court Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Competition Law

London (Bar)

13 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Daniel Piccinin KC is a leading specialising in disputes raising complex economic issues, especially in the field of competition law, but also in FRAND litigation in the Patents Court and general commercial disputes. The directories describe him as “a formidable advocate and a future superstar” (Legal 500 2025), “a first-rate intellect” (Chambers & Partners 2025) and “in a league of his own when it comes to complex economic issues” (Legal 500 2024). He has appeared in many of the recent cases in the burgeoning collective action regime, from RoRo (e.g [2024] 2 All ER (Comm) 244) to Apple (e.g. [2024] CAT 23) to Visa (e.g. [2024] CAT 39), and also defended Oppo in a FRAND trial brought by InterDigital in 2024.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Competition Law - London (Bar)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Daniel Piccinin KC is highly sought after for his ability to handle varied matters, including defending against individual and collective damages claims following abuse of dominance and cartel decisions. He also acts in appeals against CMA penalty decisions. Piccinin attracts significant attention for his economics background, which enables him to contribute to the economic analysis of complex competition claims.

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Strengths

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Daniel is lightning fast and never makes a mistake - it's extraordinary.
Competition LawUK Bar
He is an absolutely outstanding advocate, I would instruct him on every competition matter if I could. He can cut through massive information and be very strategic.
Competition LawUK Bar
He is exceptionally bright and hard-working, an excellent cross-examiner and extremely good with clients. I would recommend him without any hesitation at all.
Competition LawUK Bar
Absolutely outstanding! Daniel is a clever, sharp mind with a great understanding of the pharma industry. He's my first choice barrister for complex cases with competition, IP and regulatory angles.
Competition LawUK Bar
He's really stellar. He has enormous energy and a depth of understanding of competition economics that not many people have.
Competition LawUK Bar