With a reputation for being 'a top-flight competition law chambers', Monckton Chambers' team continues to act in a wide range of high-profile, competition-related group litigation matters. Anneli Howard KC continues to act for Nissan as part of the ongoing Dieselgate litigation. In a separate matter, Paul Harris KC represented Bulk Mail Claim before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in a matter concerning a class action claim brought on behalf of bulk mail purchasers against International Distribution Services (formerly Royal Mail plc); the Tribunal granted the client a collective proceedings order. Among the juniors, Alan Bates is 'a good strategist', and Nikolaus Grubeck is 'very calm and level-headed'.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Phone
- 020 7405 7211
- Profile
Profile
Position
Nikolaus is a leading junior practising in the fields of competition, public and regulatory, human rights, data protection, and international law. He acts regularly in high-profile litigation, and has particular expertise in mergers, complex public law cases, group litigation, and in claims involving issues of national security, armed conflict and international relations.
Career
Former judicial assistant to Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury.
Before coming to the bar, Nikolaus worked for the United Nations in Afghanistan and Sudan.
Languages
German (fluent); French (conversational).
Education
LLM (Harvard Law School); BA Law (Exeter College, Oxford).
Content supplied by Monckton Chambers
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'David Hockney is particularly impressive: highly organised, commercially astute, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. He has a deep understanding of his barristers’ practices and the needs of instructing solicitors.'
- 'Chris O'Brien is a legend.'
- 'John Keegan is a star.'
- 'John Keegan is lovely to deal with, as is James Mower.'
- 'Impressive set.'
- 'Strength in depth.'
- 'Members of chambers handle the most complex, high-profile matters with efficiency and expertise.'