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Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP

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England - London • Dispute resolution

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Competition litigation

Linklaters LLP’s UK competition litigation team sits at the forefront of the market, particularly on the defence side of complex, high-value claims and collective actions. The team regularly acts in major cases before the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), the High Court, and appellate courts, and is particularly well regarded for its work in funded group litigation and class action defence. Tom Cassels leads the practice, bringing considerable expertise in group actions and high-value disputes. James Hennah continues to attract high-profile, contentious antitrust mandates. Sarina Williams is a trusted adviser to corporate and financial services institutions in complex competition litigation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘James Hennah is already hugely respected in this field.'
  • ‘The Linklaters competition team attracts the very best clients. They have a huge reputation in this field, which is fully deserved.'
  • ‘One of the handful of very top teams in this area, with particular expertise in banking, sports, and high-tech industries. ’
  • ‘Tom Cassels leads a top-rate team and thoroughly deserves his reputation as one of the preeminent competition disputes lawyers in the City. Sarina Williams just oozes star quality, whilst James Hennah has a quiet assurance and steely determination that makes him stand out. ’
  • ‘One of the biggest and best-resourced defence side practices. Multiple strong partners and quality of associates are uniformly excellent.'
  • ‘Tom Cassels, Sarina Williams, and James Hennah are all very strong and experienced partners.'

Key clients

  • UK Department for Transport
  • Sony Interactive Entertainment Limited
  • Visa
  • Microsoft
  • Hutchinson 3G UK Limited
  • Visa
  • Sucocitrico Cutrale
  • DENSO
  • Kelkoo
  • HG Capital
  • Anglian Water
  • Porsche

Work highlights

Defending Anglian Water in its defence of opt-out, collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Advising Sony in relation to an opt-out collective action before the CAT concerning the operation of the PlayStation Store.
Representing Visa in thousands of actions brought before the English High Court and the Competition Appeal Tribunal by retailers.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Tom Cassels

Other key lawyers

James Hennah; Sarina Williams; Alex Fawke; Thomas Caldwason; Jason Shardlow-Wrest; Rebecca Dickie; Alex Hannington