Simon Bishop > Hausfeld & Co LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Hausfeld & Co LLP continues to strengthen its international capabilities, representing groups of claimants in competition claims across Europe. The team fields specialist expertise in collective redress and is at the forefront of the development of various collective redress mechanisms; it is active in the filing of UK group actions in the CAT. Practice head Nicola Boyle demonstrates prowess in reaching out-of-court settlements in multi-party litigation. With particular expertise in the technology sector, Lesley Hannah brings extensive experience in collective damages and abuse of dominance claims to the team. Luke Streatfeild boasts established claimant and defence practices in collective proceedings. Lianne Craig plays a key role in the firm’s European expansion, thanks to her connections to the Spanish market. Aqeel Kadri, David Lawne and Simon Bishop are other key contacts in the team. Lucy Rigby left the firm to become an MP following the general election.

Praised for knowing ‘how to resource cases most effectively and how to play to strengths‘, dispute resolution law firm Hausfeld & Co LLP notably acts for claimants across areas such as climate change litigation and environmental damage-driven litigation. The practice is jointly chaired by Ingrid Gubbay, a highly experienced litigator who continues to handle significant class actions, and banking litigation specialist Simon Bishop, noted for his expertise at the intersection of financial markets and climate change. ‘Clear, quick and really clever‘, Wessen Jazrawi‘s recent workload covers both domestic and international proceedings, including before the Supreme Court.

Hausfeld & Co LLP has a strong background acting against large banks and financial institutions, including in group actions. The ‘fearless’ team is also adept at handling disputes related to loan financing, derivatives transactions and banking misconduct claims. Lucy Pert plays a lead role in key disputes, including a high-profile LIBOR manipulation claim along with Simon Bishop, who also brings in-house expertise in derivatives and structured products. Clients praise David Lawne for his ‘exceptional legal prowess, strategic acumen, and steadfast dedication’. Ned Beale also boasts a strong track record in banking disputes, including in the retail banking sphere. Former practice head John McElroy left to join Fieldfisher in July 2024.

Noted for its established claimant practice, Hausfeld & Co LLP is increasingly focused on defendant-side litigation. Drawing on its global network, the ‘efficient and effective’ group is well placed to advise on disputes with cross-border elements. Ned Beale is praised as ‘smart, sharp and very responsive’ and focuses his disputes practice on the aviation industry, while Lucy Pert excels in commercial disputes, particularly concerning the financial services sector. Lianne Craig strengthens the firm’s international capabilities, frequently advising Spanish clients. Simon Bishop brings a background in financial services to the team, and Jonathan Amior is also recommended. Former practice head John McElroy left to join Fieldfisher in July 202, while Duran Ross left to join Lewis Silkin.