Global
Competition Law - UK
Paul Harris KC
Paul Harris KC is widely regarded as an excellent choice for cases that call for a forceful advocacy style; he acts for clients in a number of cartel litigation cases, appearing for both claimants and defendants. He also assists parties with abuse of dominance and merger clearance matters, and attracts attention for his work on high-profile cases that test the CAT's application of rules on the certification of class actions.
Strengths
"If you want him to go to battle for a client he is fantastic – he will make the points very strongly." "I think he is good at seeing the big-picture strategic points. Very good at understanding the dynamic of the cases and where the pressure points are – this is thanks to his experience. He has an adaptable style on his feet as well. He is excellent, approachable and open to new ideas." "Paul is easy to work with; he is client-focused and personable."
Recent work
Acted as lead counsel to Walter Merricks, successfully representing him in a landmark Supreme Court appeal concerning his proposed collective action against Mastercard relating to anti-competitive interchange fees practices.