Regarded as ‘a market leader in claimant group litigation’, Hausfeld & Co LLP regularly acts for class representatives in opt-out competition class actions, particularly in relation to abuse of dominance claims. With a broader network of offices across Europe, the firm acts in disputes across various jurisdictions, particularly on mandates in the tech, automotive, finance and aviation sectors. Praised for her ’razor-sharp legal brain’, practice head Nicola Boyle specialises in damages recovery and collective redress matters. Lesley Hannah focuses on claims in the tech sphere, with experience representing claimants against major tech giants. Anthony Maton is an expert in private enforcement and acts in appellate-level litigation. Scott Campbell advises on cartel damages claims in the automotive and tech sectors. Belinda Hollway, who advises classes of businesses in damages litigation, joined the team from Scott + Scott in June 2025.
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Key clients
- Which? (the Consumers’ Association)
- Former Inquiry Chair at the Competition and Markets Authority
Work highlights
Acted for the class representative in Kent v Apple in the first trial against a tech giant for a claim brought under the CAT collective regime for 7 weeks in January and February 2025.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Nicola Boyle
Other key lawyers
Lesley Hannah; Anthony Maton; Luke Streatfeild; Joanna Christoforou; Daniel Hunt; Jonothan Broadbent; Scott Campbell; Belinda Hollway