A ‘very strong all-round practice’, Slaughter and May regularly acts in matters concerning both domestic and EU competition law, including in appeals against the decisions of regulators. Appearing before the CAT in stand-alone and follow-on damages claims, the firm further advises on private enforcement actions. Members of the team are also experienced in defending collective proceedings concerning environment- and consumer protection-related competition claims. The team is jointly led by Richard Swallow, an experienced disputes adviser, and Claire Jeffs, a competition law expert. Camilla Sanger specialises in class actions, both opt-in and opt-out concerning the finance and telecoms sectors. Tim Blanchard advises on regulatory appeals and opposing class certification applications. Elizabeth Jordan focuses on cross-border competition disputes, including in cases of parallel proceedings. Holly Ware is well-versed in cartel damages actions. Olga Ladrowska was promoted to partner in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Olga Ladrwoska is exceptional. She knows competition law inside and out and has great strategic nous. Camilla Sanger is top-notch and Ewan Brown is fantastic.
- Absolutely brilliant - the best in the business.
- Exceptional competition litigation team with strength at every level.
- Liz Jordan combines excellent technical skills and strategic thinking. Camilla Sanger is a perfect partner, demonstrating fantastic leadership, team management, and impeccable judgment. Damien Taylor is a great choice to lead any complex competition matter, being calm and authoritative.
- Amazing strength in depth. They stretch the boundaries of the possible.
- Ewan Brown and Tim Blanchard have worked wonders on a CAT competition class action.
- The competition team has leveraged its general disputes experience to great effect to gain a significant amount of the top work in this market.
- Very strong all-around practice and a deep understanding of the competition law landscape.
- Damian Taylor is carving out a real niche and is also a good generalist litigator. Ewan Brown and Camilla Sanger are both heavyweights and seriously well respected. Also notable are Holly Ware and Elizabeth Jordan, both with great expertise in this area.
Key clients
- JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
- First MTR South Western Trains Limited
- United Utilities Water Limited
- MAN SE
- Deutsche Bank, A.G.
- Vodafone Limited
- Castle Water Limited
- The Football Association Premier League
- British Airways
Work highlights
Advising JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. in its appeal to the Supreme Court to reinstate the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision to refuse to certify an opt-out class in proposed collective proceedings arising out of the global forex investigations.
Advising United Utilities in its defence of the first environmental collective proceedings claim brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, including success at certification where the Tribunal found that the Proposed Class Representative’s claims were excluded by section 18(8) of the Water Industry Act 1991.
Advising First MTR in its landmark defence of one of the first opt-out class actions to be issued and come to trial.
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Practice head
Richard Swallow; Claire Jeffs
Other key lawyers
Camilla Sanger; Damian Taylor; Holly Ware; Ewan Brown; Elizabeth Jordan; Tim Blanchard; Olga Ladrowska; Tahlia Brysha-Pullen