Meredith Pickford KC
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Meredith is one of the UK’s leading silks in competition law and economic regulation.
He is an expert in damages actions, including collective proceedings, claims for injunctions, and challenges to regulatory decisions. With his background in economics, Meredith is frequently instructed in the most economically complex cases, often involving multi-sided markets, and he is known for his abilities in cross-examining economic experts. He has considerable experience in cases raising conflict of laws issues or interaction with intellectual property law. In addition to involvement in cases across all main industry sectors, he is regularly instructed in the technology, media and telecommunications sphere.
Meredith appears before both the UK Courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union (as an Irish barrister). His arbitration experience includes sitting as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes.
Meredith has won Chambers UK competition law barrister of the year both as a silk and as a junior. In addition to consistent recognition in the leading directories, he has been featured in legal publications including the Lawyer Hot 100, Chambers Hot 100, Chambers Global, Who’s Who Legal and Global Competition Review.
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Meredith Pickford KC
Meredith Pickford KC defends important technology or automotive sector clients, among others, in follow-on damages claims brought in the UK seeking damages for alleged abuse of dominance or cartel conduct. He acts for claimants in cases against financial services companies and also advises on sensitive regulatory appeals. Interviewees regularly highlight his ability to engage with economic arguments in competition damages claims.
Meredith Pickford KC
Meredith Pickford KC has an impressive client list that includes many of the largest global telecoms operators and electronics manufacturers. He handles competition law and complex intellectual property disputes, including Court of Appeal cases that clarify the meaning of FRAND terms in the licensing of standard-essential patents.
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Provided by Chambers
"Always very well-prepared, he is easy to engage with and highly pragmatic."
"Fiercely intelligent, an incisive cross-examiner and a powerhouse on his feet. Meredith is creative and solution-orientated."
"Always very well-prepared, he is easy to engage with and highly pragmatic."
"Fiercely intelligent, an incisive cross-examiner and a powerhouse on his feet. Meredith is creative and solution-orientated."
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