‘Driven by a forceful, intelligent, and lovely team of committed solicitors’, Mishcon de Reya LLP specialises in claimant-side collective proceedings advice, assisting in the certification of opt-in and opt-out claims. The firm is well-versed in competition litigation against leading tech companies, particularly in relation to digital markets. Sarah Houghton leads the team, acting in claims concerning the automotive, telecoms and financial services sectors. Ben Lasserson focuses on private enforcement proceedings across Europe. Wessen Jazrawi advises on consumer-related and abuse of dominance collective actions. Zachery O’Brien regularly appears before the CAT, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
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Key clients
- Sainsbury's
- Asda
- Currys
- Iceland
- The John Lewis Partnership
- Wilko
- Skyscanner
- McMullen
- Ocado
Work highlights
Advised the class representative in the lead collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal and subsequent appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Acted for the "Lead Claimants" in the Second Wave Trucks Proceedings: multi-party proceedings addressing the impact of the Trucks Cartel on the UK market.
Advised Ocado Group in relation to its claims against Visa and Mastercard for overcharges on card payments made by customers on Ocado's supermarket website, as one of a small handful of independent claimants in the Competition Appeal Tribunal's Merchant Umbrella Proceedings.
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