Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s London competition litigation team handles high-profile cartel and abuse of dominance disputes on both the claimant and defendant sides, acting for a broad range of blue-chip corporates. The team’s cross-border capabilities and consistent delivery in precedent-setting litigation position it as a key player in UK and EU competition disputes. Team head Paul Stuart continues to lead on several major competition litigation matters, securing significant outcomes for clients. James Norris-Jones is adept in antitrust litigation, arbitration and investigations, while James Brady-Banzet has extensive experience across banking, commercial and competition disputes.
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Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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‘Very strong team, creating innovative (and successful) legal arguments in defence of their clients.'
‘Paul Stuart - deep knowledge of the sector, huge experience, acting on several leading cases both in cartel follow-on damages and class actions.’
‘Probably the best firm I know for dealing with EU Commission proceedings. Commanding knowledge of the law and leave no stone unturned to optimise their client's case.’
‘Paul Stuart commands confidence: excellent judgment and very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Henry Mostyn is extremely bright - his analysis is razor sharp.'
‘Clearys are tough litigators who fight hard to protect their clients' interests.'
Key clients
- Amazon
- “K” Line
- Lerøy Seafood Group
- LG Display
- Valeo
- NVIDIA
- Telefónica de España
- Laudamotion
Work highlights
Represented Amazon in collective proceedings filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal in July 2023 by Christine Riefa Class Representative.
Defended LG Display in the third fully-litigated cartel damages trial in England.
Represented “K” Line in the “roll-on, roll-off” collective proceedings brought by Mark McLaren.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paul Stuart
Other key lawyers
James Norris-Jones; James Brady-Banzet; Henry Mostyn