Mishcon de Reya LLP is recognised as a market-leading firm for claimant-side competition litigation, with particular strength in representing major corporates in complex, high-value damages claims. In 2024, the practice expanded with the arrival of highly regarded partner Wessen Jazrawi and managing associate Luke Grimes from Hausfeld. The team is led by Sarah Houghton, a highly renowned competition litigation specialist. Ben Lasserson continues to receive high-profile instructions in the big tech sector, while Zachery O’Brien adds further depth with his expertise in public procurement and judicial review.
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Testimonials
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‘The Mishcon team are well known in the competition litigation sphere and appear regularly at conferences and act for clients in a number of leading cases.’
‘ Sarah and Ben are both excellent lawyers, very knowledgeable and easy to work with.'
‘An excellent and effective team, very efficient and a pleasure to deal with’
‘Sarah Houghton and Ben Lasserson bring a wealth of experience and excellent litigation instincts to their work. They are both full of integrity and bring outstanding critical thinking to their work. ’
‘Mishcons have been at the forefront of claimant competition law claims for many years now. An excellent team that secures great results for their clients. ’
‘Ben Lasserson and Sarah Houghton lead a formidable team. Very good at spotting new cases and brilliant at managing clients and tactics.’
Key clients
- Justin Le Patourel
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets
- Ocado
- Creditfix Limited
- Skyscanner
Work highlights
Advising Justin Le Patourel, the class representative in the lead collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Act for the lead claimants in the Second Wave Trucks Proceedings.
Advised Creditfix Limited, a debt services provider, who issued an abuse of dominance claim in the High Court against Google Ireland Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Zachery O'Brien
Practice head
Sarah Houghton
Other key lawyers
Ben Lasserson; Wessen Jazrawi; Gwen Ballin-Reeler; Zac O'Brien; Chanelle Cattin; Luke Grimes