The ‘very knowledgeable and hardworking team’ at Milberg London has ’quickly distinguished itself as a dynamic and highly capable force in the group litigation space’, with expertise spanning product liability, financial markets, private equity, and complex shareholder issues. ‘Highly skilled litigator’ James Oldnall heads the practice, specialising in claims against leading institutional defendants and complex data protection matters. Also leading the team is Edward Cardington, who has vast technology expertise. Natasha Pearman is ’excellent at engaging with class representatives’ and often handles matters in the pharmaceuticals, construction, and financial services sectors, areas in which Polly Blenkin is also key. Gavin Lubczanski and Hadley Zielonka are also noted.
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‘Superb service offered by this niche firm that competes with ease with the larger law firms working in this space.’
‘James Oldnall is a highly skilled litigator with excellent commercial awareness. Natasha Pearman has excellent judgment and is a skilled strategist with superb client management skills.’
‘Milberg London has quickly distinguished itself as a dynamic and highly capable force in the group litigation space. The team brings together sharp legal minds with a strategic and forward-thinking approach to claimant work, particularly in complex and high-value collective actions. Their commitment to innovation, client care, and rigorous case preparation is evident in every matter they handle. Milberg’s ability to navigate challenging legal and procedural issues with confidence and clarity makes them a standout presence in this field. It is always a pleasure to engage with them.’
‘Natasha Pearman is a truly impressive practitioner whose legal brilliance, strategic clarity, and deep commitment to claimant rights set her apart in the field of competition litigation. She has an exceptional ability to translate complex legal and economic concepts into clear, persuasive arguments and to lead sophisticated collective actions with precision and foresight. Natasha combines technical excellence with sound judgement, particularly in the nuanced and fast-evolving space of digital markets and abuse of dominance claims. Her expertise in securing litigation funding and managing high-stakes group claims is second to none. She is a natural leader in this area, and a trusted voice in shaping the future of collective redress in the UK.’
‘Excellent at group actions, particularly those involving complex technical issues and evidence. ’
‘James Oldnall - great strategist; Ed Cardington - excellent technical knowledge, stemming from a scientific background; Katherine Silverleaf - very able associate lawyer.’
Key clients
- Group of tens of thousands claimants v Mercedes (NOx emissions claim)
- Group of tens of thousands claimants v Vauxhall (NOx emissions claim)
- Group of tens of thousands claimants v BMW (NOx emissions claim)
- All GLO Claimants v Mercedes and 15 Car Manufacturers (the “Pan-NOx” GLO proceedings)
- Group of tens of thousands claimants v Jaguar Land Rover (engine defect claim)
- Alex Neill Class Representative v Sony
- Vicki Shotbolt Class Representative v Valve
Work highlights
Advising 70,000 consumers in a claim against Mercedes for diesel emissions cheating
Acting on behalf of 36,000 motorists in a claim against Jaguar Land Rover for defective components in a range of popular diesel models including Range Rover and Land Rover Discovery.
Acting on behalf of the Class Representative, Alex Neill Class Representative Limited, Milberg commenced opt-out collective proceedings against Sony on behalf of 8.9 million UK consumers in August 2022, in relation to alleged abusive conduct concerning the distribution of digital PlayStation games and in-game content.
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Practice head
James Oldnall; Edward Cardington
Other key lawyers
Natasha Pearman; Polly Blenkin; Gavin Lubczanski; Hadley Zielonka; Katherine Silverleaf