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Competition litigation

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RPC continues to grow its competition litigation practice, marked by the hire of Zoe Mernick-Levene, a class action specialist renowned for her work on high-profile claims against six UK water utility providers. Team head Chris Ross, a qualified solicitor advocate, is known for his expertise in both claimant and defendant-side matters. David Cran and Catherine Percy strengthen the practice with their in-depth knowledge of IP and the pharmaceutical sector, respectively. Tom McQuail, who joined from Morrison Foerster, is another recent addition.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘RPC’s competition litigation team demonstrates a rare balance of technical excellence, strategic judgement and client-focused service. They have deep experience in both claimant and defendant-side work, including complex and high value collective actions before the Competition Appeal Tribunal.'

  • 'The team is commercially astute and exceptionally well prepared, with a clear understanding of how to manage multi-jurisdictional proceedings and sophisticated economic evidence.'

  • 'Their advice is consistently clear, practical and tailored to the specific needs of each matter.' 

  • ‘Chris Ross is an exceptionally capable litigator with a sharp legal mind and a calm, measured approach to even the most complex disputes. He combines deep technical expertise in both commercial and competition litigation with a strong grasp of market dynamics and client priorities.' 

  • 'Zoë Mernick-Levene and Chris Ross are exceptional partners who bring a deep command of the finer details while always keeping the bigger picture in view. Their responsiveness and clear communication make working with them both efficient and reassuring, especially on complex matters where precision is critical. They’re highly attuned to the needs of the client and quick to adapt their approach as a case evolves. Both are also outstanding at managing a team—projects run smoothly, deadlines are met without drama, and the quality of work is consistently excellent.'

  • ‘The RPC competition team is rightly gathering instructions in some of the highest profile competition litigation matters around.' 

  • ‘Unique blend of high-profile Claimant and Defendant work, particularly in collective actions. Punch well above their weight in terms of client profile and mandates.' 

  • 'Zoë Mernick Levene brings an extraordinary combination of legal expertise and strategic vision to every case. Her ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights has been critical on the cases she leads.'

  • 'Chris Ross is a particular stand out - a wolf in sheep's clothing, blending experienced strategic nous with a calm and pragmatic manner.'

  • 'RPC has an exceptional competition litigation team. Their mastery of the nuances of competition law, combined with a strategic and commercially minded approach, has made working with them both reassuring and rewarding.'

Key clients

  • Google
  • Valve Corp
  • Kraken
  • NHS Scotland & DHSSPS RHSCB

Work highlights

Bringing two collective proceedings against six water utility providers, on behalf of UK household and non-household consumers.
Defending Google against a collective action brought by class representative, Prof. Barry Rodger, representing a proposed class of UK app developers.
Defending US-based Valve Corporation in proposed opt-out collective proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Practice head

Chris Ross

Other key lawyers

David Cran; Catherine Percy; Zoë Mernick-Levene; Rathi Thiagamoorthy; Will Carter; Alexandra Shearer