Competition Law

Conall Patton KC is a talented competition barrister who has tended to defend corporates in standalone claims and collective actions. His work typically concerns abuse of dominance claims, including those with elements of IP infringement or fraud.

He is a formidable advocate. He is so bright and delivers really sharp and strategic advice.

Conall is excellent. He is very bright and a really persuasive advocate.

Derek Spitz advises claimants and defendants on private actions for competition law damages, particularly those arising from cartels. Spitz also assists clients with abuse of dominance cases. Spitz has recently acted on the claimant side of several high-value collective action proceedings against financial services companies.

He is really easy to work with and has a lovely advocacy style. He is an excellent cross-examiner.

Matthew Cook KC is well known for his work defending key financial services clients in high-value commercial damages actions. He has experience of opposing collective proceedings order applications to the CAT and defending follow-on damages cases.

Matthew's mastery of complex detail and ability to deploy it effectively is second to none.

Matthew is extremely knowledgeable, while retaining excellent commercial acumen. He is able to work within the remits of client instructions with ease, even on the most complex of matters.

Owain Draper has a wide-ranging competition law practice that spans acting for claimants and defendants on cartel damages claims, the appeal of regulatory decisions and representing clients in abuse of dominance cases.

Owain is practical, sensible and responsive.

Owain's written work and oral submissions are measured, clear and technically brilliant. His ability to think simultaneously about the big picture alongside the tricky detailed points is superb.

Greg Adey boasts a broad competition law practice that spans both contentious and non-contentious matters, representing several notable clients.

Greg is responsive with strong written work and very analytical attention to detail.