
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A unique offering of innovation and agility in the group litigation space- but combined with rock solid professionalism and core values.’
‘Richard Leedham - inspirational leadership qualities. Tom Roberts - fiercely intelligence and client communication. Pedro Martins and Tomas Mousinho bring another dimension with their South American credentials and innovative case management.’
‘Richard Leedham is an outstanding partner with a sure touch and sound judgment. Ralph Fearnhead is excellent.’
‘Richard Leedham is one of the most experienced and commercially astute group litigators, with deep experience across a range of sectors including insurance, securities, tax, negligence and other group claims.'
- 'Andrew Short is experienced in ESG and related group claims, including those with an environmental angle.’
‘Mishcon de Reya has established itself as a market leader in group litigation, combining legal excellence with a highly strategic and commercially minded approach. The team is particularly adept at managing complex, high-value claims involving financial products, data breaches, and regulatory failures, often on behalf of large and diverse claimant groups. Mishcon’s deep expertise and practical execution make them a formidable force in the claimant group litigation space.’
Key clients
- Various investors in the shares of Indivior plc and Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
- Justin Le Patourel
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Asda, Curry's, Iceland, The John Lewis Partnership (including Waitrose Limited), Wilko Limited (in administration)
- Andrew Prismall
- Burger and Lobster Restaurant Group Limited, Newcastle Rugby Limited, and 39 others
- (1) Claimant group comprising c.13,000 licensed black cab drivers; and (2) Justin Peters as assignee for Kabbee Exchange Ltd and Iride London Ltd
- Various institutional investors in the shares of Drax Group Plc
- Cleaner Bentham
- University of Oxford (representing 36 Oxford colleges)
Work highlights
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Richard Leedham; Sarah Houghton
Other key lawyers
Ben Lasserson; Shazia Yamin; Pedro Martins; Tomas Mousinho; Alexander Rhodes