‘The firm operates at the cutting edge of opt-out class actions including, not just competition law, but also in the emerging area of opt-out representative actions under CPR 19.8. The firm has a uniquely talented team in this sector. Head and shoulders above the competition.’

‘Ned Beale is an outstanding solicitor in this field for all the reasons given above re. the firm generally. He is unbelievably hard working and has outstanding judgment as to what will fly in front of a judge.’

‘Hausfeld is perhaps the most well-known name in group litigation in London. They are most well known in their core area of competition law but have been steadily building on that expertise into new areas of group action.’

‘Martyn Day is one of the most experienced group litigators around and probably the person most responsible for pulling together the massive NOx diesel claims. Benjamin Croft is a good associate able to make senior decisions calmly, and easy to work with.’

‘Michael Newman – The leading solicitor in the country for mass equal pay claims. Sean Humber – The leading data breach group litigation lawyer for claimants. James Husbands – A star.’

‘Kiran Daurka is a fantastic partner, at the forefront of developing the law in the employment sphere. Paula Lee is a wonderful partner, thoughtful, strategic, and excellent in getting the very best from her team. Lara Kennedy deservedly made partner this year and is going to be a superstar of the future. Roshan Croker is an extremely clever, capable and thorough solicitor who considers all the angles.’

‘The team is very international. It is very inspiring to find lawyers from so many different legal backgrounds in one firm. This international mindset sets the basis for thinking out of the box solutions. The team is very responsive and – if required – is able to tackle tasks under time pressure. Due the large number of clients in their cases, they are able to tackle organisational tasks using innovative technology.’

‘Tom Goodhead: knowledgeable, responsive and pragmatic. He can be relied upon to find practical solutions to very complex legal challenges. He runs a great team and is able to build bridges for lawyers from different jurisdictions.’

‘The team is led by the charismatic and visionary CEO, Tom Goodhead, with a ‘disruptor’ ethos and a determination to shake up the legal market. Recent hires have continued a trend of recruiting from well-established City firms to add experience to the start-up zeal. They have unrivalled expertise in South American legal affairs of any firm operating in London; and their expansion to Holland and Australia is broadening their international reach still further.’

‘Keith Thomas is avuncular but with great strategic insight. Harry McGowan only does securities litigation–he knows everything and was a banker before so can’t be beaten for insight into the commercial realities and evidence.’

‘James Le Gallais – thoughtful, commercial, great combination of attention to detail and strategic insight, nimble, a smart operator and a pleasure to work with. Alex Lerner (Partner) – quick, commercial, very good lawyer, unflappable, Adam Jacobs – meticulous, very thorough, excellent drafting.’

‘Alex Lerner, who has recently been promoted to the partnership, is certainly one to watch. He is intellectually excellent, commercially on point, and extremely approachable and easy to work with. I get the impression that the teams who work with him find him to be an excellent team manager. He is certainly very easy to work with from Counsel’s perspective.’

‘Matthew Reach stands out for his exceptional legal acumen, dedication to client success, and commitment to delivering outstanding results. What sets him apart from competitors is his unique ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of clients’ business objectives, allowing him to provide pragmatic and effective solutions to complex legal challenges. His strategic approach to cases and his meticulous attention to detail ensure that clients receive comprehensive and tailored advice, tailored to their specific needs. In my experience working with Matthew, I have valued his collaborative nature and his willingness to go above and beyond to support his colleagues and clients alike. His strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients foster a sense of trust and confidence, making him a trusted advisor and advocate. Overall, Matthew Reach’s outstanding qualities and contributions make him a standout partner at the firm, and working with him has been both enriching and inspiring.’

‘Andrew Hill is strong both technically and strategically, with a calm and reassuring bedside manner. Matthew Reach is highly commercial, creative and exactly the kind of lawyer you want in your camp to cut a difficult deal. Andrew and Matthew appear to work together a lot, which adds real value as they have highly complementary skills.’

‘Andrew Hill is very impressive. He combines gravitas from his leading experience in this field with an affable, personable approach. It has been a pleasure to work for him and his team because he takes a personal interest in the project, rather than simply being a figurehead and leaving day-to-day engagement to his team. Matthew Reach – partner. Sharp, always pushing to identify new ways to run a claim or maximise the impact of a piece of work. Highly collaborative, makes himself available. He has been the key person at Fox Williams making sure that we (as advisers) have the best understanding of the key issues and are properly directed at analysing them. Eleanor Wilson-Holt is Very bright, enthusiastic and demonstrates the culture that Andrew Hill in particular leads by example. Highly personable, works collaboratively.’

‘Tom Ross and Jeremy Robinson are highly experienced and competent partners, focused on commercial and competition law, and excellent communicators. Customer centric, hardworking and committed, they are ideal partners and team players.’

‘Damon Parker and Edward Parkes are standout operators with a really realistic and commercial approach.’

‘Damon Parker has a phenomenal brain who works tirelessly to secure redress by those harmed by big corporates. He has built an equally impressive team driving towards that one common goal.’

‘Natasha Pearman – Superb strategic thinker, excellent client handling skills, thrives under pressure.’

‘James Oldnall: excellent lawyer and tactician. Oliver Lawson: extremely good on technical and engineering issues. Ed Cardington: always on top of the detail and responsive.’

‘At the forefront of seemingly every major group litigation taking place at the moment. Commercially savvy, knowledgeable but also a pleasure to work with. Take their practice and their opponents very seriously, but not themselves.’

‘David Greene: indefatigable, always cheerful and a leader in his field. Fred Sheared: ingenious, tenacious and tough.’

‘I believe the individuals I’ve been working with represent the best qualities of the entire firm: broad competence, excellent analysis, short turnover time, and willingness to go the extra mile for the clients. I’ve had a pleasure of working for many years with David Green and Fred Sheppard, and the qualities described above apply to them to the fullest.’

‘Edwin Coe have acted in a significant number of group actions. Group actions require (and Edwin Coe have) significant experience of the same, organisational skills, innovative funding arrangements as well as the usual legal skills.’

‘They have an almost unique niche in claimant environmental group litigation over the last 20 years. I have been instructed by them and have also experience of representing their opponents, and they are excellent and sensible litigators.’

‘Stephanie Eedy has been the lead partner in environmental group litigation for some time now and is very knowledgeable about group litigation procedures and putting together a team to run the case. Kimberley Sutton is the main associate for these actions and has a great deal of experience in them.’

‘Gwen Morgan-Evans has excellent judgment, is a brilliant lawyer and is very easy to work with.’

‘Standout practitioners who I work alongside are Philip Banks, Demetrius Danas and Jatinder Paul. Philip Banks has been the lead on many seminal decisions in the sector and is a first-rate litigator: strategic, bright and very approachable. Demetrius Danas has an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things international and is top of the tree when it comes to unravelling complex issues of foreign law. Jatinder Paul is simply superb at managing group litigation and has built up a wealth of experience’

‘This is the team with the most experience in group illness litigation in the country. It is well placed to undertake group litigation because it understands it inside out and is appropriately resourced, which is particularly important in this area.’

‘Jatinder Paul and Sarita Sharma would be my go-to lawyers in this sector. They put the groundwork in to ensure that group claims are run in a way that is proportionate but gives the clients the best possible prospects of success.’

‘Genevieve Quierin excels in Stephenson Harwood’s Group Litigation (claimant) practice through her remarkable leadership and legal acumen, particularly in orchestrating complex, multi-party litigation. Her proactive communication style ensures that all parties are well-informed and aligned, which is essential in group litigation contexts where coordination is key. Genevieve’s strategic thinking and ability to anticipate legal challenges allow her to navigate cases effectively, setting her apart from competitors who may not foresee such complexities. These qualities, coupled with her commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for all claimants, make her an invaluable leader in this specialized legal field.’

‘A very close-knit working team who are always happy to help and provide legal advice, they are on hand at all times and will make time to speak to you.’

‘Genevieve Quierin heads a very strong competition section, working alongside the excellent Donna Newman from the commercial teams in the recent interchange litigation. Both show fantastic judgement and great strategic skill. They mould an excellent team around them, comprising associates such as Chris Pettett and Marcus Watkinson.’

‘John Evans is an impressive group litigator – very hardworking.’

‘Flexible, good reputation for sensitive handling of claimants. Pragmatic and experts on funding.’

‘John Evans is a legend who manages these difficult and sensitive cases well.’

‘Highly expert boutique team with great experience of group litigation. They know the field intimately and are fully on top of developments as they occur. In this fast-changing environment that is the key to success.’

‘Toby Starr lives up to his name. He is fantastically knowledgeable about group litigation, funding and all aspects of these claims. He is also a complete pleasure to work with, charm personified. I could not rate him more highly. Harriet Bush is knowledgeable and helpful. She is rapidly developing into a class act.’

‘A small but growing specialist competition law firm with real expertise in the burgeoning group claim market.’

‘A superstar team with strength in depth across all seniority levels.’

‘Richard Leedham is a wise hand with extensive experience of group and quasi-group litigation. Ralph Fearnhead is quickly establishing himself as a major player in the securities litigation market.’

‘Richard Leedham, Ralph Fearnhead and Andrew Short run a dynamic and creative group litigation team running some of the most cutting-edge cases in the ESG space.’

‘David Niven: a group action supremo; unflappable, tough, fearless and hugely experienced. David O’Brien: one of the cleverest lawyers in the City who spots points that elude the most successful silks. A brilliant lawyer and team player; a masterful tactician and a thoroughly decent person. Tom Stables: hard-working; on top of the detail; never fails to respond with a solution. Nicole Blakey: dedicated, clever, supportive and a reassuring presence for clients.’

‘Michael Brown is a very knowledgeable and insightful lawyer, dedicated to client care.’

‘The team are extremely experienced, from the top through to the junior end. Their level of experience and expertise is unparalleled, making them one of the best in this market for this type of work. Plenty of strategic thinking and understanding of how to get the best results for their clients. Great team work across within this team and across others. Very good use of technology and very responsive.’