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
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‘Highly knowledgeable, very friendly, enjoyable to work with, and they appear to value a wide range of diverse opinions.’
‘Inge Forster and Stuart Carson are both great and dedicated lawyers to work with.'
‘The best claimant competition litigation practice in London.’
‘The best competition litigation team in the market, on the claimant side. Led brilliantly by Kate Pollock, who is outstanding.’
‘Kate Pollock leads by example - calm/unflappable, subject-matter expert, commercial, able to manage large/complex matters to a successful conclusion.'
'A top-flight competition law practice given the size of their team, the depth of their knowledge and their hands-on approach to every case.'
‘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. ’
‘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.’
'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.'
'Highly experienced specialist competition litigation team.'
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
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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