Competition Law: Private Enforcement: Claimant
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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan frequently advises claimants on high-profile damages actions, often in the technology and financial sectors. The law firm is adept at acting for class representatives in prominent collective proceedings. The team represents clients in claims arising from findings of abuse of dominance or market manipulation. Team members also have experience representing defendants in competition litigation.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented asset managers, hedge funds and state pension funds, including Allianz, PIMCO and Bluecrest, in damages claims against eight world banks for manipulation of the foreign exchange market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Quinn Emanuel is well placed to handle matters as they relate to our business."
"Quinn Emanuel is well placed to handle matters as they relate to our business."
Notable Practitioners
Kate Vernon often assists financial sector clients with damages claims following investigations into market manipulation, in addition to technology sector claims. She also has experience advising class representatives on stand-alone collective action damages claims.
"Kate Vernon is an incredibly shrewd tactician. Even on quite difficult questions, she has an incredible instinct as to what the best point to take is."
"Kate Vernon is very experienced in the field and nice and easy to work with."
"She is going from strength to strength."
"Kate Vernon applies her skillset to properly represent her client."