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Europe UK Competition Law: Litigation

This section encompasses contentious and non-contentious matters arising under EU, domestic and international competition law, including cartels, abuse of a dominant market position, state aid and merger control.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Pat Treacy
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    Pat Treacy
    Bristows LLP
    Bristows LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years Ranked
    Pat Treacy leverages her wealth of experience to advise clients on merger clearance and distribution models, as well as represent clients in defence of abuse of dominance allegations. She also sits as a deputy judge in the High Court.
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Eminent Practitioners
  1. Peter Scott
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Eminent Practitioners
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Band 1
  1. Mark Sansom
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    Mark Sansom
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Mark Sansom leads Freshfields' competition litigation team and is joint head of the firm's Global Antitrust Litigation group. He represents clients in defence of cartel damages claims and collective proceedings orders, as well as advising on investigations by domestic and European competition regulators.
  2. 1
    Thomas Cassels
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Thomas Cassels has substantial experience advising clients on follow-on damages claims, as well as acting for defendants in liability disputes. He acts as the head of the firm's competition litigation practice.
  3. Kim Dietzel
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Bea Tormey
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    Bea Tormey
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Bea Tormey has a substantial competition litigation practice, representing clients in disputes relating to private damages claims.
  2. Boris Bronfentrinker
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    Boris Bronfentrinker
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Boris Bronfentrinker is a strong choice for claimants in follow-on damages claims. He additionally acts for clients on the defence of some of the largest claims going through the courts. He is the European head of Willkie Farr & Gallagher's competition and antitrust litigation practice.
  3. 2
    Cameron Firth
    Macfarlanes LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    "Cameron Firth is really excellent at fighting the client's corner and advocating for their interests.""Cameron provides an excellent service in relation to both complex matters and ad hoc queries. When approached with a new issue, he quickly understands the points to be addressed."
  4. 2
    Elizabeth Morony
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Morony acts as the head of both the firm's global and London antitrust litigation groups. She demonstrates substantial experience representing clients in the financial services and technology sectors. She advises on contentious claims resulting from investigations on the part of both European and domestic competition regulators.
  5. Nicholas Cotter
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    Nicholas Cotter
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Cotter has an impressive practice defending blue-chip clients in litigation before courts of all levels across the UK and EU.
  6. Nicholas Frey
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    Nicholas Frey
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Frey plays an important role for clients, representing them in defence of competition damages claims, including both private actions and class actions. He counts transport and financial services companies amongst his clients.
  7. 2
    Nicholas Heaton
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Heaton advises clients on a raft of high-profile files including defending clients in cartel damages claims and alleged abuses of dominance.
  8. Sophie Lawrance
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    Sophie Lawrance
    Bristows LLP
    Bristows LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Sophie Lawrance has a prominent practice in contentious competition matters, assisting clients with CMA investigations and allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. She has significant experience in the crossover between competition and IP law, such as standard-essential patents and FRAND litigation.
  9. Caroline Edwards
    Travers Smith LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
  10. Mark Simpson
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
  11. Stephen Wisking
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    Camilla Sanger
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Camilla Sanger represents key clients in sophisticated multi-jurisdictional disputes. She handles a range of antitrust cases including follow-on damages claims, collective proceedings and alleged market manipulation.
  2. Charles Balmain
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    Charles Balmain
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Charles Balmain of White & Case LLP represents clients in the defence of significant cartel damages claims, with roles in a number of leading cases in UK courts. He also advises on investigations into alleged anti-competitive behaviour on the part of UK and EU regulators.
  3. Elaine Whiteford
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    Elaine Whiteford
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Elaine Whiteford has a strong reputation as a competition litigator. She acts for clients across a range of sectors on both the claimant and defendant sides.
  4. 3
    Elizabeth Jordan
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Jordan impresses with her ability to advise on competition litigation on behalf of prominent transport and manufacturing companies. Her work includes advice on collective proceedings and cartel damages actions.
  5. 3
    Julian Stait
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Julian Stait of Milbank LLP represents major clients in key competition files, including the interchange fee appeal and defence of allegations relating to the suppression of LIBOR rates. He acts as both the co-managing partner of the firm's London office and the head of the litigation and arbitration team.
  6. 3
    Richard Swallow
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Richard Swallow advises on a range of competition litigation cases, with a prominent role representing clients in defence of regulatory investigations and follow-on damages claims.
  7. Euan Burrows
    Ashurst | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3
  8. Kate Vernon
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Competition Law: Litigation
    2023 | Band 3