Dispute resolution
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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Work Department
Innovation: Competition
Position
Partner
Career
Ben is a Partner in the Competition group in the Innovation department.
He specialises in competition litigation, commercial litigation, international arbitration and other dispute resolution procedures, and has a wealth of experience acting for major multinational businesses across a broad range of sectors. He is particularly experienced in advising clients on third party funding arrangements and how to manage the financial risks of litigation.
Ben is one of the founding members of The European Circle for Competition Damages, a co-operation network of leading professionals specialised in the private enforcement of competition law in Europe.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ben was a professional solo cellist, chamber musician and teacher.
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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.'
Key clients
- Justin Le Patourel
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets
Work highlights
Advising Justin Le Patourel, the class representative in the lead collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.