Europe UK Competition Law: Litigation

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.

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.

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.

Bea Tormey has a substantial competition litigation practice, representing clients in disputes relating to private damages claims.

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.

"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."

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.

Nicholas Cotter has an impressive practice defending blue-chip clients in litigation before courts of all levels across the UK and EU.

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.

Nicholas Heaton advises clients on a raft of high-profile files including defending clients in cartel damages claims and alleged abuses of dominance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.