Cameron Firth
Macfarlanes LLPRespected for its activity in the financial, media, pharmaceutical, sports, and automotive sectors, Macfarlanes LLP's robust focus ranges from standalone disputes to CMA appeals and class actions. Major EU disputes and CMA appeals in the pharmaceutical sector are both mainstays of Cameron Firth‘s busy practice. Praised for her 'impeccable' judgement, Emma Radcliffe advises on dawn raids, investigations, damages litigations, and day-to-day competition compliance. Malcolm Walton is noted for his intellectual property expertise and recent activity in CAT matters concerning stand-alone sports betting disputes. Simon Day's focus centres on group actions and individual competition damages claims. Other key figures include Caja Griesenbach, Alex Evans, and Jenny Reeves, all of whom advise on some of the firm’s most significant cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Macfarlanes competition team is unique in blending expertise in competition law with expertise of heavyweight commercial litigation. The teams in most cases include lawyers with both backgrounds, which is a formidable combination. The quality of the senior associates is particularly high. The team is also noticeably more personable and easier to work with than other teams.’
‘Cameron Firth is the industry-leading lawyer in the pharmaceuticals sector. He is on all of the big cases, with a particular focus on competition law. He has a razor-sharp intellect and a huge amount of litigation experience, particularly before the CAT.'
'Emma Ratcliffe has recently taken partner and is an up-and-coming star to watch. Her judgement is impeccable and she is excellent at spotting the strengths and weaknesses of a case in advance.'
- 'Alex Evans is surely on his way to partnership. Clients trust him and he has a very committed work ethic. He will go far.’
‘Very pleasant to work with, resulting in good and productive working atmosphere.’
‘Macfarlanes is full of excellent technical lawyers who also can give practical and pragmatic advice. They have particular expertise at handling large-scale multi-party litigation.’
‘Cameron Firth is incredibly bright and has great client client-handling skills and bags of experience. Very effective in settlement and strategy discussions. Simon Day is highly intelligent and a great strategist.’
‘Alex Evans is an impressive and hardworking associate. Christian Leighton also stands out as an associate to watch.’
Key clients
- PGA European Tour
- Daimler
- Flynn Pharma
- Genius Sports
- Mahle Behr
- ZF Friedrichshafen
- Prysmian
- Auden Mckenzie
- NatWest Markets
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
Work highlights
- Defending the PGA European Tour in arbitration proceedings in connection with the Tour’s decision to sanction golfers for playing in events run by Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
- Representing Flynn Pharma before the Supreme Court and establishing the principle that successful appellants against CMA decisions are entitled to recover their costs of successful appeals.
- Appearing before the Court of Appeal in connection with disputes relating to the operation of the collective actions regime, for NatWest and Daimler.
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Simon Day
Macfarlanes LLPPractice head
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Cameron Firth