Group Litigation

Shaheed Fatima KC can boast extensive experience in group claims brought by foreign nationals in relation to alleged human rights abuses or environmental damage occurring as a result of natural resources exploitation. She is instructed by both claimants and defendants in group litigation.

"Excellent strategic vision and highly persuasive style, whether in formal advocacy or with lay clients."

"Shaheed is a first-class advocate and formidable opponent."

"Shaheed is a brilliant commercial litigator and has really made a name for herself in group litigation."

"Shaheed is very sharp and she is also very direct in her approach. She is somebody who will spend the time getting into the detail and ask piercing questions to get to the heart of the matter."

"Her knowledge of the group litigation space is extraordinary."

Thomas de la Mare KC has a broad practice in group litigation. He is notable for his experience in large group claims concerning competition, consumer and environmental law.

"He is a very sophisticated and clever advocate."

"Thomas is a broad litigator who brings enthusiasm to all sorts of cases."

"He is undoubtably one of the cleverest silks I have ever met - extremely clever and wildly creative."

"He is intellectually brilliant."

Brian Kennelly KC has strong expertise covering major group actions spanning competition, commercial and consumer litigation.

"Brian is very strong in the group litigation space."

"Brian is a brilliant, brilliant advocate. He just has this incredible manner and way of distilling really difficult points into pithy and bite-sized chunks."

"He is very measured and impressive."

"He is great on his feet in court and good with clients in conference."

"Brian is measured and very experienced in EU law matters, which benefits group litigation. He is also able to get onto issues late in the day, understand them quickly and cut through to key issues."

Jason Pobjoy's highly regarded group litigation practice encompasses a wide range of areas including commercial law, data protection and equality. Pobjoy has noted experience in some of the most high-profile recent group actions in the UK.

"He is really bright and capable."

"I love working with Jason. He is talented, delivers clear and practical advice and can juggle complex issues while being really down to earth."

Javan Herberg KC is highly experienced in the representation of banks and other institutions in financial services group litigation.

"Javan is very clever, able to explain complex concepts with ease and a pleasure to work with."

"He is quick, incisive and knows how to lead a team."

Paul Luckhurst is a very well-regarded junior with significant experience in important group litigation. He has impressive experience of matters involving international jurisdictions.

"Paul is really forensic."

"Paul is always very honest and candid with his advice. He is very smart, extremely diligent and you can always get time with him."

Gayatri Sarathy has a well-developed group litigation practice spanning multiple practice areas including privacy, employment and financial services. She tends to act for claimant groups including those securing a group litigation order.

"Gayatri's written drafting, strategy, and support for us and senior leaders are superb."

"Fierce intellect and intellgience, she is able to turn to matters outside of her normal skill set and show her expertise and deep thinking."

"Gayatri is incredibly hard-working,very diligent and on the ball."

Tristan Jones KC is a highly experienced commercial and regulatory barrister who acts in a range of group litigation and collective actions. He often works in matters concerning cartels and other anti-competitive conduct.

"Tristan is a really clear and considered advocate. He is very assured and thinks well on his feet."

"Tristan is a very smooth courtroom performer."

"Tristan is brilliant: great drafting, good advocacy, really good with clients and very detailed."

"Paul is brilliant. He provides good written work and is good on his feet. You feel you are in safe hands."