Dispute resolution
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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Antitrust/Competition Disputes; Commercial & Financial Services Disputes.
Position
Managing Partner, London
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Nicola Boyle has been instrumental in developing the competition practice to where it is today and is renowned for her technical expertise and pragmatic advise on damages recovery and collective redress. She has a strong track record in achieving out-of-court settlements, especially in the context of large-scale litigation cases with multiple parties.
She is a driving force behind Hausfeld's market leading position in collective actions and acts for the Consumers' Association in relation to its opt-out claim on behalf of some 30 million consumers against Qualcomm.
She has acted for corporate and individual clients on some of the most significant cartel damages claims of the last decade, both in the UK and continental Europe, including in claims relating to the Paraffin Wax, Methionine, Copper Tubes and Power Cables Cartels and the 'Interchange fee' litigation against Mastercard and Visa in London.
Nicola has widespread expertise in litigation funding, after the event insurance and advising clients how to manage risk via alternative fee arrangements.
Hausfeld is a founding member of the Collective Redress Lawyers Association (CORLA) and Nicola was instrumental in launching the association during 2022 and remains a committee member. She was also a member of the CAT working group on the implementation of the UK Consumer Rights Act and the European Damages Directive.
Previously at McGrigors and KLegal.
For her latest case highlights, please visit Who we are’ on www.hausfeld.com.
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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.'
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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.