Noted for its ‘technical excellence and commercial realism’, Ashurst Perkins Coie advises clients on cartel claims across a wide range of sectors, from telecoms to consumer goods. The firm further acts in stand-alone claims, follow-on claims and class actions, appearing before the CAT as well as the European Court of Justice and the General Court. Practice head Anna Morfey acts in opt-out collective actions on the claimant and defendant side. Tim West handles automotive competition litigation, while Nigel Parr focuses on the financial services, defence, consumer goods and telecoms sectors.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- The firm has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for competition litigation, both for defendants and for claimants, which is relatively unusual for a leading London firm.
- Jon Gale really looks at problems from all angles and anticipates issues down the line. He is principled, detail-oriented, and has great judgment. Anna Morfey is a specialist in competition law from both claimant and defendant perspectives, providing great strategic input.
- A standout team in this field, with impressive strength across seniority levels and a notable ability to manage complex matters efficiently and cohesively. Clients would value both their technical excellence and commercial realism.
Key clients
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Virgin Media O2 / Telefonica
- Bank of America
- Imperial Brands
- London Underground
Lawyers
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Practice head
Anna Morfey
Other key lawyers
Nigel Parr; Tim West; Max Strasberg; Duncan Liddell