Norton Rose Fulbright‘s breadth is evidenced by its significant caseload and industry coverage, including in the burgeoning field of collective actions. High Court litigation, arbitrations, and CMA investigations are hallmarks of Peter Scott’s broad practice. Susanna Rogers is a recognised authority on price control appeals, frequently being called upon to assist regulated utilities in such matters. Particularly active in the tech sector, Caroline Thomas advises on the firm’s key CAT class actions. Helen Fairhead, who has Higher Rights of Audience, advocates for both claimants and defendants in high-profile competition litigation. Nuala Canavan has a keen understanding of competition regulation and the workings of the CMA.
Testimonials
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‘The litigation team at Norton Rose Fulbright is extremely well-organised and effective. They have a huge degree of experience of a range of different types of competition litigation (statutory appeals, judicial review, private damages claims). The lawyers are really easy to work with and deliver a high-quality product.’
‘Susanna Rogers is a delight to work with. She is extremely well-organised, on top of the detail, and has sound judgement. She is unflappable under pressure.'
- 'Nuala Canavan is highly efficient and responsive and reliable.'
- 'Mark Simpson leads the team the team extremely well. He has great judgement and is extremely easy to work with. ’
‘Caroline and Helen - first, exceptionally able and competent competition lawyers who are strikingly conscientious in the way they fight cases on behalf of their clients. Second, excellent at steering their excellent team and drawing the best out of it.'
‘The team are incredibly hardworking and very impressive. I have worked in particular with Helen Fairhead, who is super-sharp and very dedicated; Nuala Canavan, who is very clever and strategic; Rebecca Williams, who is extremely organised and has a great eye for detail.'
‘The team work well together. They think ahead. They are extremely attentive to the client's needs. They have strength in terms of people, working well with barristers and economists.’
‘Helen Fairhead and Caroline Thomas are outstanding.’
Key clients
- Qualcomm
- HSBC
- Vodafone
- Delta Air Lines
- BMW
- Orange
- EirGrid
- Thales
- Electricity North West
- PayPoint
- Northumbrian Water
Work highlights
- Advising HSBC in defending the follow-on collective action brought by Charles Evans on behalf of businesses and individuals.
- Advising Northumbrian Water in responding to proposed class action claims brought by prospective class representative.
- Acting for Qualcomm defending an estimated £480m opt-out collective claim brought against it in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ian Giles, Caroline Thomas