Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant

Hausfeld has represented claimants in a number of the most significant and high-profile damages actions before the CAT. The law firm is a popular choice for class representatives seeking a team to advise on damages claims arising from investigations carried out by the UK and EU authorities into possible abuses of dominance or cartels. Additionally it works alongside the firm's offices in Germany and the Netherlands to act on multi-jurisdictional claims. The department has notable experience in representing clients in cases in the transport, financial services and technology sectors.

"The firm is head and shoulders above everyone else."

"Hausfeld is still the market leader on the claimant side of things."

"Hausfeld is the best for collective proceedings order cases."

"The whole team is fantastic, the lawyers are very commercial and switched on."

"The firm is absolutely to be praised for its strategic vision."

Hausfeld represented Julie Hunter as the class representative in a collective damages action against Amazon for possible abuse of dominance in the design of its 'Buy Box'.

Anthony Maton acts as global co-chair of Hausfeld. He has notable experience in collective proceedings, often acting for the class representative before the CAT. "Anthony Maton is a doyen of private enforcement." "Anthony has a tremendous reputation on the antitrust litigation field, having led many damages claims on the most complex matters."

Nicola Boyle often advises claimants on high-profile damages actions before the UK courts arising out of investigations into possible abuses of dominance in the technology sector. She also has experience representing clients in claims following European Commission cartel investigations. "Strategically, she is all over the details. There isn't anything that she doesn't consider or that she leaves out." "She's very collegiate so can work alongside junior partners and barristers."

Scott Campbell represents claimants in high-profile mass damages actions against companies allegedly involved in cartels. He has particular experience appearing before the CAT but also advises on related disputes in other jurisdictions. He is the head of Hausfeld's London competition disputes team. "He's a claimant-side lawyer through and through." "Scott is the delivery guy, making sure you're actually winning your cases."

Lesley Hannah has notable experience acting for class representatives on high-profile collective proceedings for damages against prominent technology sector companies in front of the CAT. She has a particular focus on claims arising from investigations into possible abuses of dominance. "She's definitely carving out real expertise for competition claims against big tech companies." "Lesley demonstrates great expertise in the digital sector, which is a growing area for antitrust scrutiny."