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Kate is the Head of the Competition Litigation team and specialises in high-value and complex competition litigation, in particular cartel damages claims, including acting for 12 major retailers in multi-billion pound claims against MasterCard and Visa.

Kate has significant experience of complex and high-value commercial disputes, both in the UK and overseas, most recently acting for major corporates based in France, Sweden and Slovenia. Her clients span the retail, manufacturing, aviation and energy sectors who have been affected by cartel activity or abuse of a dominant position.

Kate is known for her dynamism and sound litigation judgment and she is frequently reinstructed by her clients. Kate has extensive experience litigating in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

Career

Kate trained at Travers Smith in London. She joined Wragge & Co in 1999, moving to Walker Morris in 2006. Kate joined Stewarts in 2011 and was made a partner in 2012.

Publications

Known for her market knowledge and expertise, Kate is frequently quoted in the press including Financial Times, The Telegraph, The Lawyer, Bloomberg, Law360, The Law Society Gazette, The Telegraph, CDR. Kate is also regularly invited to speak at conferences.

Personal

Kate enjoys skiing, particularly in North America.

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Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant - UK

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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.

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