‘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.’

‘Hausfeld are undoubtedly the leading claimant solicitors in the London market, with a remarkable number of group actions ongoing.’

‘Luke Streatfeild really stands out for his outstanding judgment and effectiveness in putting together and leading a brilliant team. Associate Ginevra Bicciolo is notable, someone tipped for the top.’

‘Luke Streatfeild is very good. Very pragmatic and strategic.’

‘Hausfeld offers a diverse, multilingual and extremely proffesional team. With knowledge of the law in different countries, the service is extremely well-balanced. Professionalism runs thick in the firm and are always able to give a well-balanced, nuanced and educated opinion on a complex matter.’

‘The team in Hausfeld is well-rounded and innovative. The knowledge of different jurisdictions allows them not only to know all the ground-breaking cases but also be able to provide specific advice depending on the case.’

‘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.’

‘Martyn Day – the real leader in the field. Unrivalled experience. Nichola Marshall – a star, excellent lawyer and good with clients. Ben Croft – one of many great partners at Leigh Day, he is exceptionally bright. Shazia Yamin – fantastic tactician and lawyer. Gene Matthews – charming and excellent with clients.’

‘Martyn Day is the grandee of this area. No one else compares. Liberty Bridge is a hugely impressive up and coming individual in this area – clearly destined for partnership. Lucy Martin is a phenomenon. Her clients are very lucky to have her and everyone want her on their team.’

‘Sean Humber is outstanding. Gene Matthews is terrific. Really personably and hugely experienced.’

‘Emma Satyamurti, Nigel Mackay, Michael Newman (partners), Simon Cuthbert, Sharika Parbin. I have worked with all of these people in the last couple of years on ongoing matters. They are all extremely competent and engaged. the solicitor/barrister relationship is very rewarding because we feel very much like equal partners and work together collaboratively. In my cases the Leigh Day solicitors all have a very strong strategic and legal vision for the cases. They are also extremely committed to their clients and the work they do.’

‘Chris Benson has changed the face of employment litigation and group claims. The key individual of the last 10 years. Michael Newman has a reputation for excellence – lots of technical know-how coupled with an ability to drive claims forward.’

‘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.’

‘Keith Thomas is hugely experienced and brings gravitas and wisdom to a claim. Lorraine Lanceley manages the team well.’

‘Harry McGowan, Keith Thomas, Elaina Bailes. All the partners are exceptional in relation to their experience, knowledge, and market access.’

‘Stewarts have consistently been at the forefront of group litigation for a number of years with excellent credentials in securities, competition and tax cases. They are at the top of the market for high value and complex group litigation. They are very knowledgeable about litigation funding and ATE insurance which they use in their cases.’

‘David Pickstone is an excellent strategist. Alex Lerner is an outstanding lawyer. He is always on top of everything and is very hardworking.’

‘Kate Pollock – leader of the competition team – building up the firm’s class action practice in the competition space. Superb lawyer and litigator – a real eye for detail and the big picture.’

‘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.’

‘James Oldnall – commercially savvy and a great strategist. Polly Blenkin – on top of everything and shown herself to be particularly adept at handling huge complex disputes and difficult defendants.’

‘Fantastic team, able to effectively run complex consumer class actions with a proven track record.’

‘Natasha Pearman knows her stuff and was an early first mover in the area. Hadley Zielonka is also highly regarded, bright and incredibly lovely to deal with.’

‘The firm has a young and technically literate team lead by James Oldnall who have built a significant capability in being able to onboard and manage large volumes of claimants where they not only represent them in class actions, but also keep them involved in the twists and turns the of journey the action takes.’

‘James Oldnall is the managing partner who has a clear vision of where he wants the firm to go that is built on a history of complex claims commercial litigation. In Edward Cardington he has not just a partner who is an excellent lawyer but also a ridiculously intelligent man who can grasp any matter in an instant. Polly Blenkin and James Taylor are partners in the team that have a human touch that when wedded to their dedication mean the clients have a real feeling of mattering and that their position is recognised.’

‘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.’

‘David Green is very well known in this area. He brings humour, great experience, contacts and a solution finding mentality to his cases. Zahira Hussain is a joy to work with and even when she is incredibly busy finds time to get things done or to speak to me.’

‘The strength that has shone out is the continuous update as to how the matter is progressing.’

‘Zahira Hussain is always available to answer questions.’

‘The class actions team has experience in high value fraud claims and class actions.’

‘I worked with Ian Chai, who was excellent. He is a very effective litigator who is user-friendly, knowledgeable and has a unique ability to cut through extremely complex and high value matters to try and get the best result for the client. He is responsive, collaborative and always looking to help the counsel and litigation team reach the best strategic outcome possible in the time available. He is a credit to his firm and a pleasure to work with.’

‘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.’

‘Without parallel the most experienced group litigation team in the country. Their experience cuts across product liability, clinical negligence, cross border and disease claims.  They have both pioneered the use of GLOs and also bespoke common case management, according to whatever best suits the claim at hand.’

‘Mark Harvey is a star individual. Respected across the industry and with unrivalled experience. Aidan Lloyd is an associate to watch. He has a good strategic mind and is meticulous on detail. James Gibson is a pleasure to work with. A very capable technical lawyer who is also good at understanding the strategic implications of a group claim.’

‘The Hugh James solicitors with some I have worked closest are James Gibson and Richard Green. Both have impressed me with their knowledge of asbestos claims and parent company liability, the strategic thinking in relation to the litigation where we have worked together and the clarity and precision of their instructions.’

‘Mark Harvey and Pauline Roberts are standout lawyers in this firm. Vastly experienced; highly competent; understand how to run the claims efficiently and profitably.’

‘Hugh James has carved out an enviable reputation in professional negligence claims of a financial nature. They are particularly adept at building and running large-scale claims where numerous clients suffered losses arising from the same, or similar, failed investment scheme(s).’

‘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.’

‘Sallie Booth is a brilliant, shrewd practitioner with immense tactical acumen. Tim Annett is client-focused and compassionate with excellent judgment. Natalie Truman is a rising star with an unparalleled understanding of the mesh litigation.’

‘Sallie Booth is a partner-level consultant in the team. She has a wealth of experience in group litigation matters. She knows the procedural landscape very well, and expertly leverages her knowledge and experience to get the best outcome for her clients. She is particularly adept at keeping a firm grasp of the big picture, never losing sight of the wood for the trees, or the overall litigation strategy. Natalie Trueman is an associate with a lot of potential, a real star in the making. She has a particularly impressive ability to get on top of vast amounts of details of individual claimants in a large group claim. Definitely one to watch!’

‘The team are uniquely experienced in all aspects of group litigation. They are dedicated, professional and always strive to achieve the very best outcome.’

‘Partner Tim Annett and associate solicitor Catherine Slattery are a genuine pleasure to work with. They are fiercely intelligent and know all there is to know of group litigation whilst at the same time being approachable, friendly and fearlessly committed to working as a team to achieve the right result for every client.’

‘Jatinder Paul combines excellent industry relationships with legal nous to obtain best outcomes.’

‘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.’

‘Genevieve Quierin and Adam Polonsky work hand in glove and are an excellent team’

‘The team at Stephenson Harwood are incredibly dedicated to their client’s cases. They give clear, sensible and commercial advice grounded in properly reasoned legal analysis.’

‘Genevieve Quierin gives clear, practical advice and leaves no stone unturned. It is unsurprising that she is so highly sought after. Adam Polonsky is a calm and reassuring presence in any team. Clients have complete confidence in him and in his advice.’

‘Stephenson Harwood has a leading commercial litigation practice with expertise across a broad sweep of commercial and group litigation. Unusually for a firm of its size, the firm has experience on the claimant side acting for corporates on group claims.’

‘Genevieve Quierin is a key individual within the team and has driven the firm’s involvement in the Interchange case. Donna Newman and Adam Polonsky are also central to the team and all three are consistently excellent.’

‘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.’

‘Fladgate have a skilled and experienced group litigation team led by the roundly liked and respected John Evans. Fladgate’s group litigation proposition is compelling and entrepreneurial.’

‘John Evans is a stand-out leader in group litigation – not only is he a technically excellent, experienced, and creative, he is also very enjoyable to work with.’

‘Interpersonal skills and communication.’

‘Attention to detail and thoroughness.’

‘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.’

‘Robin Javin-Fisher leads a dedicated team of associates. He has excellent judgment and great strategic nous.’

‘Sophisticated, commercially aware, very responsive, creative and tactically astute.’

‘We have worked with partner Toby Starr and Harriet Bush, who are both responsive and very capable. Toby is sensible and highly experienced. Toby is very commercial, and responsive as well as being highly technically capable. Harriet is outstanding.’

‘This firm is a pioneer in large scale competition group litigation. It has a very hands-on group of capable partners and is runs cases very efficiently. The quality of its written work is excellent.’

‘Toby Starr stands out for the commerciality of his approach and for getting deals done.’

‘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.’

‘David Niven is extremely well versed in this work, great experience and knowledgeable. He knows how to find pressure points and push on them. Also, a very friendly individual. Breaks down the complex positions into bitesize chunks. Colin Hayes. A very experienced litigator, who knows precisely how to write compelling letters and draw out weaknesses in the other side’s case. A bright and pleasant person to work with.’

‘Highly professional firm willing to take on highly complex cases to deliver justice for their clients.’

‘David Niven was a stalwart leading this litigation and through his hard work and determination to win was able to deliver justice for myself and the other clients.’

‘The team at Pennington took on board our class action and ran the whole process. Regular updates and their ability to seek out and negotiate agreements with both the SRA, bond suppliers and the claimant made the process easy for me as a total novice at this type of litigation. The team’s resilience and ability to maintain a large number of claimants was exemplary.’

‘Outstanding – they know what they are doing. All are good communicators and excellent lawyers.’