Simmons & Simmons’ competition litigation team is recognised for its strong presence in the UK’s most technically complex and strategically important competition disputes. The group handles the full range of matters, including standalone and follow-on damages actions, cartel investigations, abuse of dominance cases involving injunctive relief, and collective proceedings. Patrick Boylan leads the practice, bringing over 20 years’ experience across highly regulated industries, including energy, life sciences, TMT, and financial services. Eleanore Di Claudio is noted for representing BT in the first collective proceeding to reach trial in the UK.
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Testimonials
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'The Simmons team are developing a practice at the forefront of competition litigation. Patrick Boylan is a real class act; he is extremely clever and never stops thinking about how the case can best be moved forward.’
'Simmons and Simmons combines unparalleled legal knowledge, excellent litigation experience and shrewd litigation instincts.'
'Patrick Boylan is a standout partner. Diligent, responsive, and above all, has an eye for working out what arguments will move the dial. He has all the attributes of an outstanding litigator, and his clients love him for it.'
'Thoughtful, friendly, hardworking, practical, and clever.'
Key clients
- BT Group PLC
- HM Revenue and Customs
- LG Electronics Inc.
- Waterside Class Limited
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Patrick Boylan
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Davison; Eleanore Di Claudio; Duncan Green; Anna Crellin