Stewarts Law LLP’s dedicated contentious competition practice is known for advising on complex, high-value claims, often involving pan-European corporates and multinational defendants. The firm has a strong track record of taking cases through all levels of the UK judicial system, including the Commercial Court, CAT, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. A claimant-side firm, the group also offers essential support with litigation funding. Practice head Kate Pollock is recognised as a leading competition litigator, both in the UK and internationally. Inge Forster combines deep competition expertise with strong sector knowledge in energy and manufacturing.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The best competition litigation team in the market, on the claimant side. Led brilliantly by Kate Pollock, who is outstanding.’
- ‘The best claimant competition litigation practice in London.’
- ‘Inge Forster and Stuart Carson are both great and dedicated lawyers to work with.'
- ‘Highly knowledgeable, very friendly, enjoyable to work with, and they appear to value a wide range of diverse opinions.’
- ‘Very strong niche player with a very diverse, yet harmonious team. Willing to buy into the client's risk and share it as well as rewards.’
- ‘Head of team Kate Pollock is hands-on with every case, on top of all the detail as well as the bigger picture, and is a joy to work with. Inge Forster is a fantastically hard worker, totally calm under pressure, and in control of a case from start to finish. ’
- 'The thoughtful and detailed analytical approach to matters makes the team more prepared and well positioned to other firms when acting on behalf of clients.'
- 'Kate Pollock - delight to work with and runs a great team.'
- 'Highly experienced specialist competition litigation team.'
- ‘Kate Pollock leads by example - calm/unflappable, subject-matter expert, commercial, able to manage large/complex matters to a successful conclusion.'
Key clients
- Discount Licensing
- Lenzing AG
- Marks & Spencer Plc
- ASDA Stores Limited
- Argos
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited
- Vattenfall AB
- B&M
- Centrica Plc
- British Gas
- Holcim Ltd
- QVC UK
- J D Williams & Company
- American Golf
- Sportswift Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Alexander Wolfson, the Proposed Class Representative, in a multi-billion class action claim against Microsoft concerning software licensing.
Acting for Lenzing AG in their multi-million pound claim against major global chemical manufacturers.
Acting for Discount Licensing Limited in their claim against Microsoft.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kate Pollock
Other key lawyers
Inge Forster; Stuart Carson; Marc Jones; Matthew Tighe; Leah Keen; Tom Elsey; Kirsty Bourke; William McGahey; Ryan Hooton