The 'very strong' set Brick Court Chambers is 'pre-eminent in competition law' and has an excellent track record in handling competition-related group litigation cases. The 'laser-sharp' Helen Davies KC continues to act for Mercedes Benz and Victoria Wakefield KC leads the advice to Hyundai-Kia in emissions litigation as part of the ongoing Dieselgate proceedings. Tony Singla KC is 'an absolute star of the Bar' and 'his tactical nous is first-rate'. Among the junior end of chambers, Gerard Rothschild is 'very across the collective action regime, and gives advice tailored to the realities'. Jennifer MacLeod, unled, acted for the CMA as intervenor in Justin Le Patourel v BT Group plc, the first 'opt-out' collective proceedings case in the UK concerning alleged overcharging for telephone services involving millions of consumers; the Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissed the claim.
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Profile
Position
Tony Singla KC is recognised in Legal 500 as an “absolute star of the Bar”.
Tony is recommended as a leading silk in Legal 500 in seven fields: Banking and Finance, Civil Fraud, Commercial Litigation, Competition Law, Group Litigation, Insurance, and Professional Negligence. He also practises in International Arbitration and Sports Law. In particular, Tony is one of the leading practitioners at the Bar in group litigation such as shareholder claims under FSMA and competition class actions.
Tony is regularly instructed as the lead advocate in applications and trials in the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal. He is especially sought after for cases requiring extensive cross-examination of factual and expert witnesses. Tony is also an experienced appellate advocate, having appeared on numerous occasions in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. In addition, he appears frequently before arbitral tribunals under LCIA, ICC, and other rules.
Prior to taking silk, Tony was one of the leading juniors at the Commercial Bar. In 2014 he was awarded Commercial Litigation Junior of the Year at the Chambers Bar Awards.
Career
Called 2007, Lincoln’s Inn; Retained Lecturer in Law, Oxford University, teaching contract law and competition law (2006-11). Publications: co-author of ‘Accountants’ Negligence and Liability’ (due to be published in 2016); contributing author of ’Competition Litigation: UK Practice and Procedure’ (OUP, 2010).
Silk 2021
Languages
French.
Memberships
COMBAR; Bar European Group; Bar Pro Bono Unit.
Education
Winchester College; Pembroke College, Oxford University (BA (Hons) Law (First Class)), (BCL (Distinction)); Inns of Courts School of Law (Bar Vocational Course (Outstanding)).
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Testimonials
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- 'Paul Dennis and Tony Burgess are a classy pair - very experienced, responsive and approachable.'
- 'Tony and his clerks are really responsive and constructive.'
- 'Brick Court are a brilliant set - top juniors, great silks and really user friendly clerks.'
- 'Brick Court is a terrific set.'
- 'Strength in depth.'