CMS’s competition litigation practice, co-led by Brian Sher and Kenny Henderson, works with clients through the full lifecycle of regulatory investigations and damages claims. Testament to its strength in disputes, the team's track record includes a string of high-profile victories before the CAT. Henderson handles the full spectrum of competition claims, including follow-on actions, cartel and abuse of dominance cases, while Sher has led on landmark matters across the energy, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘CMS have a first-rate competition litigation practice.'
‘Kenny Henderson is a star litigator. He is enormously creative, completely unflappable, and always one step ahead in strategic and tactical terms.'
'Brian Sher is one of the few competition lawyers in London who is equally adept at litigation and non-contentious work.'
‘The CMS team are an emerging force in competition litigation. They have some real heavyweight expertise in dispute resolution and are able to combine this with a strong specialist competition law offering.'
‘A leading competition law team which benefits from strength in depth at all levels.’
‘Tim Sales is very bright and able. His judgment is astute, and he has excellent knowledge of the field.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Alliance Pharma Plc
- Arora Group
- Cadent Gas
- Dye & Durham Corporation
- GlaxoSmithKline
- International Tin Association
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Leicester City Football Club
- Octopus Energy Group
- ParentPay
- Samsung
Work highlights
Advise Microsoft in a standalone claim brought by a second hand software reseller.
Advised Octopus Energy on its defence of Court of Appeal proceedings challenging our Divisional Court victory.
Advise Alliance Pharma on its successful appeal to the CAT following the CMA's enforcement decision concerning the supply of Prochlorperazine.
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Practice head
Brian Sher; Kenny Henderson