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.'
‘An utterly excellent young team which is capable of performing superbly on very large and high-value claims requiring immense dedication and commitment.'
- '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; Gautham Chandrakumar; Marlin Heitmann