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Competition Law - UK
Josh Holmes KC
Josh Holmes KC has a broad competition law practice, advising clients on state aid, abuse of dominance and cartel matters. Holmes acts on the defendant side of follow-on damages claims, earning praise for his ability to assess quantum in complex cases. He also assists public sector clients with the defence of regulatory decisions at the CJEU or in UK administrative appeals. He has experience of handling diverse cases relating to the pharmaceutical and telecoms sectors.
Strengths
"He is a delightful barrister who is very intellectually rigorous and careful in giving accurate advice." "He has a great understanding of competition law and he is very commercial – the clients really like him because he gives tailored advice." "The great thing he brings is his immense clarity of thinking: he gets to grips with every detail." "Josh is a joy to work with; clients really appreciate his knowledge of competition law and strategic insights combined with a relaxed and affable manner."
Recent work
Acted for Ryder in its follow-on damages claims against truck manufacturers, in relation to the trucks cartel.