Boasting extensive experience taking competition damages cases to trial at every level of the UK judicial system, litigation boutique Stewarts Law LLP is often called upon by international corporations to lead on complex, high-value claims. A key contact for global corporates, Kate Pollock manages a steady stream of litigation relating to cartel behaviour and abuse of dominance. Inge Forster’s deep understanding of competition law and litigation strategy makes her well placed to advise on complex disputes. Stuart Carson combines competition expertise with specialist knowledge of complex funding structures, while Matthew Tighe continues to play a key role in the firm’s long-running interchange fee litigation. Other key figures include Leah Keen, who is well placed to advise on multi-party claims arising from competition infringements, and Kirsty Bourke, who has experience in the High Court, CAT, and Supreme Court.
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‘An excellent, innovative competition team, headed by the stellar Kate Pollock. Passionate, bright, and a total delight to work with, not least as they work so well with each other. Promising stars rise early.’
‘I can't overstate my admiration for Kate Pollock. She is a brilliant and inspiring lawyer, a smooth and canny negotiator, a first-class team leader, your first pick in a fight and a marvellous person to work with.'
- 'Stuart Carson is deeply experienced, understated and easygoing, with steel underneath.'
- 'Leah Keen is a first-class new addition to the partner roster and a rising star.'
‘One of the preeminent claimant firms for competition litigation and, unusually for a law firm, they have strong in-house competition economist expertise.’
'A team of exceptionally good partners led by Kate Pollock. Other standout partners are Inge Forster, Leah Keen and Stuart Carson.’
‘The team is excellent. You get a real sense of passion and enthusiasm combined with awareness of your needs and requirements, overlayed with genuine knowledge of the subject area.’
‘Inge Forster is on top of her game. Knows which parts of a matter are better handled by clients themselves, associates, or outside specialised support.'
Key clients
- Lenzing AG
- Marks & Spencer
- ASDA
- Morrisons Supermarkets
- Vattenfall AB
- Thales
- Centrica
- LafargeHolcim
- Ingram Micro
- QVC
Work highlights
- Acting for Lenzing AG in their multi-million-pound claim against major global chemical manufacturers.
- Acting for major global buildings material manufacturer LafargeHolcim in their multi-million pound claim.
- Acting for British Gas in their claims against Mastercard and Visa concerning the long-running interchange fee litigation.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Kate Pollock
Other key lawyers
Inge Forster; Stuart Carson; Matthew Tighe; Leah Keen; Kirsty Bourke