Our competition litigation team combines lawyers with technical expertise in all areas of competition law with experienced litigators, well-versed in conducting competition damages claims on behalf of both claimants and defendants. The team is regularly instructed on high value, multi-jurisdictional competition claims, including both standalone and follow-on claims.
Our team has a strong track record in high-profile competition cases, having been involved in some of the leading competition damages cases of recent years, and the first ever umbrella proceedings in this jurisdiction. We have been instructed on two of the largest cases currently proceeding in the Competition Appeal Tribunal; the interchange fee litigation against Visa and Mastercard, and a high-value cartel damages claim arising from an alleged cartel in the market for farmed Atlantic salmon. In the interchange fee litigation, we successfully negotiated settlements on behalf of almost 2,000 corporate clients. We routinely represent clients before the CAT, the Courts of Justice of the European Union and the English appellate courts.
Incredibly efficient and exceptionally commercial … highly committed competition team who will go the extra mile for the client.’
The Legal 500 2025
By partnering with us, you are working with a team that is not only adept at navigating the procedural and technical aspects of competition litigation but also appreciates your business priorities; helping you achieve the best possible outcome in complex competition disputes.
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竞争争议通常涉及高额价值且复杂多变，需依赖专业且具有战略性的建议。
- Merchant Interchange Umbrella Proceedings
We represented almost 2,000 corporate claimants in group claims brought against Visa and Mastercard seeking recovery of losses caused by unlawful Multilateral Interchange Fees set by Visa and Mastercard on every card transaction processed by our clients in the UK and Europe. A trial on liability issues took place over 6 weeks in early 2024, with a judgment finding for the SH claimants on all issues being handed down in June 2025 and a trial on pass-on issues took place over 7 weeks between November 2024 and April 2025. The claims were successfully settled with Mastercard in June 2024 and with Visa in April 2025. - Leading UK Supermarkets, including Marks and Spencer, Aldi, Iceland, Ocado Retail, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op
We act for 7 of the UK's largest supermarket groups (Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Iceland, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons and Ocado) in claims arising from an alleged cartel in the market for farmed Atlantic salmon. The alleged cartel is under investigation by the European Commission, which has issued a Statement of Objections. The claim is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Our clients successfully defended a jurisdiction challenge brought by 6 separate defendant legal teams in March 2025. - Marks and Spencer PLC v Mastercard Incorporated and Others
Acting for M&S in connection with its claim for damages against Mastercard in relation to multilateral interchange fees. - Ryanair v On the Beach Limited
Representing Ryanair in High Court proceedings brought by On the Beach Limited in the Competition List of the Chancery Division. - European Commission (EC) cartel investigation
Advising an international bank in a European Commission cartel investigation (European Government Bonds), including applying for leniency before the EC and various EU Member States' national competition authorities, as well as advising on settlement negotiations and defending the bank in appeal proceedings before the European Courts. - Abuse of dominance claim
Advising a food manufacturer in defending an abuse of dominance claim alleging illegal exclusivity arrangements. - Follow-on damages claims
Acting for a defendant in follow on damages claims brought in the English and German Courts following a European Commission cartel decision, including assessing potential exposure to damages, advising on strategy and settlement, and preparing defences.
Please view our Group Actions service page for more information on how we can help.
在当今市场环境中，企业遵守竞争法至关重要。
With authorities worldwide increasingly cracking down on cartels, abuse of dominance, and other anti-competitive practices, it’s more important than ever to have the right guidance. Our specialist competition lawyers advise on the full spectrum of competition law issues across the UK and EU. They help clients navigate these challenges to avoid potential fines or claims.
Please visit our Competition Service page to find out how we can help.
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