With market-leading expertise in complex damages claims and collective actions before the CAT, Hausfeld & Co LLP remains a prominent force in the private enforcement of competition law across the UK and Europe. Led by Scott Campbell, the firm continues to file a significant number of claims, including high-profile actions against major technology companies, reflecting its strong capabilities in digital markets. Anthony Maton serves as global co-chair. Nicola Boyle is highly experienced in damages recovery and collective redress. Joanna Christoforou strengthened the team upon joining from Morgan Lewis in June 2024. Tom Bolster is recognised for his expertise in the automotive sector, while Lesley Hannah has played a key role in the firm’s ongoing abuse of dominance claims. Luke Streatfeild brings extensive experience on both the claimant and defence sides. Belinda Hollway joined the firm in June 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Hausfeld are THE competition litigation team - you have to have a good reason not to use them rather than to use them!'
‘Anthony Maton wears his enormous experience lightly, but brings that experience to bear when difficult decisions have to be made. David Lawne is a dedicated and brilliant litigator who has a laser like focus on the case and a remarkable mastery of the facts.'
‘Hausfeld are the leading claimant firm practicing in competition litigation. They pursue the most substantial cases, and have incomparable experience in his area.'
‘I have worked with very many impressive individuals at Hausfeld. Nicola Boyle is a fantastic leader of the team.'
- 'Luke Streatfeild is another brilliant partner, who combines a great intellect with a calm composure.'
‘Very experienced and the big name in claimant-side antitrust litigation. ’
Key clients
- Which?
- Foundem
Work highlights
Acted for Dr Rachael Kent in Kent v Apple in the first trial against a tech giant for a claim brought under the CAT collective regime.
Acted in the consolidation of two competing UK opt-out collective actions on behalf of hundreds of thousands of UK publishers of websites and apps against Google.
Representing and offering strategic advice to several European car manufacturers in relation to possible claims arising out of the Occupant Safety Systems, RoRo and Thermal Systems cartels.
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Practice head
Scott Campbell
Other key lawyers
Anthony Maton; Nicole Boyle; Scott Campbell; Lesley Hannah; Joanna Christoforou; Tom Bolster; Julia von Eitzen; David Lawne; Belinda Hollway; Amandine Gueret