Co-led by Ian Giles and Caroline Thomas, Norton Rose Fulbright handles a steady stream of individual and collective competition disputes before the CAT, High Court, and appellate courts. High-profile matters include its representation of Orange in the Phones4U litigation, where the firm successfully defended allegations of anti-competitive collusion before the High Court and continues to act on appeals, as well as major class actions. Peter Scott is recognised for his broad competition litigation expertise, while Susanna Rogers and Helen Fairhead are both experienced in group actions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team combines broad competition law expertise with strategic thinking and a and client-focused approach.'
- ‘Ian Giles stands out with very good strategic thinking in relation to antitrust investigations. His proactive approach and ability to anticipate challenges have led to a favourable outcome.'
- ‘Helen Fairhead - strongly fights for her client's interests.’
- ‘NRF's Competition Litigation team is hugely experienced, having fought in most of the highest-profile competition disputes over the past number of years.'
- ‘Caroline Thomas - she is vastly experienced, brilliant, and a delight to work with. Helen Fairhead - hugely experienced and with mountains of good sense and tactical awareness. Her clients are fortunate to have her on their side. Susanna Rogers - boundlessly energetic, completely across the detail and delightful.'
- ‘The NRF Competition Law team are true market leaders: they are very sharp, insightful, strategically brilliant, excellent client managers, and a pleasure for clients and counsel alike to deal with.'
Key clients
- Qualcomm
- HSBC
- Delta Air Lines
- BMW
- Orange
- EirGrid
- Thales
- Electricity North West Limited
- Northumbrian Water
Work highlights
Advising HSBC in defending the follow-on collective action brought by Philip Evans on behalf of businesses and individuals who entered into transactions with the defendant banks.
Advising Northumbrian Water in responding to proposed class action claims brought by Professor Carolyn Roberts.
Acting for Qualcomm in defending an opt-out collective claim brought against it in the Competition Appeal Tribunal on behalf of a class of consumers by the Consumers’ Association, Which?
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Peter Scott
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Helen Fairhead
Practice head
Ian Giles; Caroline Thomas
Other key lawyers
Peter Scott; Susanna Rogers; Helen Fairhead; Nuala Canavan; Rebecca Williams