White & Case LLP maintains a strong position in the UK competition litigation market, acting on some of the most high-profile and complex cases before the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The team is notably active in both standalone and follow-on damages claims, with particular expertise in defending cartel-related actions. Euan Burrows strengthens the practice, joining from Ashurst LLP where he was global head of competition litigation. Charles Balmain, co-chair of the group, is known for his work across standalone, hybrid and follow-on damages claims.
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Testimonials
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‘W&C's unique strength is that it combines a tier 1 commercial litigation firm with a tier 1 competition practice - many firms are good either in litigation or competition. Few are equally adept at both.'
‘Charles Balmain is a very, very savvy litigator with the unflappable temperament that one needs for litigation. A lawyer who does not waste a word. Raif Hassan is a rising star in this area who is more and more doing major pieces of litigation in his own right.'
‘An utterly excellent young team which is capable of performing superbly on very large and high-value claims requiring immense dedication and commitment.'
‘Raif Hassan is a young partner who is a rising star. He is clearly brilliant, has a fine sense of judgment, and a dedication to his clients and his cases that is often inspiring.'
- 'Marlin Heitmann is a young associate who has maturity, dedication and insight well beyond her years. She drafts extremely well and her knowledge of facts and documents is highly impressive.'
Key clients
- Autoliv
- Nexans
- EPEX Spot
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Charles Balmain; Marc Israel
Other key lawyers
Euan Burrows; Raif Hassan; Gautham Chandrakumar; Marlin Heitmann