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Freshfields fields a heavyweight competition litigation team, widely recognised for its role in high-stakes, cross-border disputes. The team recently secured a landmark victory for Mastercard in the £10 billion Merricks consumer class action and is also acting in a number of other prominent opt-in and opt-out proceedings, including a major pan-European automotive cartel case. Co-chair Bea Tormey is noted for her dual-sided expertise in antitrust representation, while fellow co-chair Mark Sansom continues to act on market-defining mandates, including leading Mastercard’s defence in the Merricks litigation. Other key figures include Deba Das, particularly noted for his sports sector experience, and global antitrust litigation co-chair Nicholas Frey, who also runs the London-based mass claims team.
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Testimonials
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‘Freshfields are the best in the business for competition litigation. They have unrivalled strength and variety of expertise, from the most senior to the most junior team members; they are able to recruit and retain the brightest and best minds in this field.'
‘Freshfields brings unparalleled experience, cutting-edge expertise and highly incisive judgment to each of their representations.’
Key clients
- AB Volvo
- BT Group Plc
Work highlights
Acting for Mastercard in the Merricks v Mastercard consumer claim.