Navigating competition law claims with agility, commitment and transparency
We offer a global competition litigation capability that brings together deep antitrust expertise and exceptional dispute resolution experience. With a strong presence across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, we are well-positioned to navigate complex, cross-border competition law disputes including mass actions
Our UK team has a strong record before the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal, guiding clients through collective proceedings, leniency applications, defence strategies, settlement negotiations and mitigating exposure to follow on damages actions.
Our multidisciplinary model integrates specialist competition lawyers, litigators, legal project managers, forensic accountants and e data professionals to deliver agile, transparent and cost efficient support.
Backed by one of the UK’s largest contentious practices and our flexible Vario resourcing platform, we scale seamlessly for major competition matters. By combining advanced data tools, economic insight and streamlined workflows, we provide clarity, control and strategic advantage at every stage of litigation.
Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
Representing a defendant in the Second Wave Trucks follow on damages claims before the CAT. These coordinated proceedings arise from the EU Commission’s infringement decision against truck manufacturers and form part of wider EU litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The UK claims are case managed together and are expected to conclude in a 12 week trial scheduled for autumn 2026.
Acted for ElectraLink in the Competition Appeal Tribunal in defence of an interim injunction application brought by Perse on the basis of an alleged abuse of dominance by ElectraLink in ceasing to supply electricity consumption data in the context of a dispute over their contractual arrangements.
Advised a platform client in relation to a cross-border regulatory inquiry. This included advising on defence strategy and anticipated remediations. It also included co-counselling on connected litigation.
Advised Clarios, a leading global battery manufacturer, on the acquisition of Paragon AG's battery division, focusing on merger control aspects, antitrust-compliant structuring of the transaction process and due diligence, and measures to prevent antitrust-infringing information exchange, including legal support for meetings and site visits.
Advised a leading manufacturer of plastic pipe systems on an antitrust supply claim against one of its suppliers and provided regular distribution antitrust advice.
Advised TClarke plc, a leading engineering services business, on its £90m public takeover by Regent Acquisitions effected by way of scheme of arrangement.
Advising a Japanese car manufacturer on current and planned EU legal requirements in relation to data sharing and the development of a strategy for dealing with the requirements of the EU Data Act.
Advising King Pharmaceuticals Limited in connection with Competition and Markets Authority Investigation under Competition Act 1998 and Article 101/102 TFEU into Nortriptyline.
Advised a construction company in relation to the Competition and Markets Authority's consumer law investigation into the leasehold housing market.
Advising a UK listed company specialising in the software industry on a procedure against a very well-known French company for which the software was implemented in the context of a public tender.
Our expertise, at your disposal
With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Partner, Global Head of Antitrust, Competition & Trade
EmailAndreas has more than 20 years of relevant professional experience with national and European projects in public procurement, state aid and foreign trade law sanctions, (export control and investment screening) at the interface between the public sector and private companies.
Global Sector Head for Technology, Science and Industry
EmailDavid is our Sector Head for Technology, Science and Industry and leads our global offering to clients in these sectors. He is recognised as a market leader in technology and privacy litigation, having acted in some of the most complex and groundbreaking litigation in the tech space.
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EmailAngelique advises on competition law relating to the abuse of monopoly power and anti-competitive agreements, cartels and consumer protection. She also advises on anti-trust and consumer protection investigations, UK/EU merger control, national security, foreign direct investment controls and subsidies.
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EmailEmily is an experienced litigator with particular expertise in complex data privacy, media disputes and class action litigation, both in the data privacy and competition spheres.
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EmailAnthony regularly advises across Africa on a wide range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters including M&A, African competition law, contract drafting, compliance, company law, and shareholder arrangements, with a strong focus on renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
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EmailMichael is a Partner advising on a wide range of corporate litigation, procurement challenges, competition litigation and professional negligence claims.
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EmailJacqueline is a specialist in product liability and regulation and commercial litigation. She has over 30 years experience and is recognised as a leading lawyer in both commercial litigation and product liability.
Partner, Head of Subsidies, Procurement, Trade Agreements and Trade Remedies
EmailTotis advises on both compliance and contentious matters on all aspects of competition and international trade law, public procurement and subsidies, including EU State aid law. He has particular experience in the aerospace/aviation, defence, transport, energy and infrastructure sectors.
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EmailChristopher is based in London and Dublin and is an IP litigation specialist. He graduated in Chemistry and spent time as a research chemist. His principal area of expertise is pharmaceutical patent litigation for both innovator and generic/biosimilar clients. Christopher has significant experience of leading multi-jurisdictional teams and managing and coordinating patent litigation.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.
Andreas Haak
Partner, Global Head of Antitrust, Competition & Trade
