Helen Fairhead > Norton Rose Fulbright > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright regularly represents clients in CMA investigations, follow-on damages claims concerning EU Commission infringement decisions, and interventions. Ian Giles and the ‘very sharp’ Mark Simpson jointly lead the practice, with Simpson having a great deal of expertise in acting in EU cartel investigations and price control appeals before the CMA. Susanna Rogers primarily advises clients within the regulated utilities sector; whilst Helen Fairhead exhibits a ‘formidable skillset‘, acting for both claimants and defendants in collective proceedings and cartel damages claims. Caroline Thomas is ‘massively impressive’, and maintains a tech-focused practice, often acting in class actions. Acting as managing partner of the firm, Peter Scott has broad expertise in arbitrations and often appears before the High Court in disputes.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading firm with an impressive client base, including many leaders in their respective fields, such as PwC, Lloyds Bank, and Markel. The department is experienced at the highest levels of the UK courts, and benefits from a vast global network which covers Europe, the US, Asia, Australia, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Team lead Michelle George is a ‘highly experienced top-class lawyer’ with thirty years of experience in handling complex, high value commercial disputes. Helen Fairhead and Katie Stephen are key names within the department. Counsel Mike George, a ‘dedicated and client-focused lawyer with excellent attention to detail’, is frequently active on high value matters.