RPC is equipped to advise on collective proceedings involving consumer classes and IP and technology disputes. The team provides effective representation to both claimants and defendants and is a key adviser to well established tech companies. Solicitor Advocate Chris Ross is skilled in the strategy of both claimant and defendant competition litigation. Melanie Musgrave oversees a number of competition investigations and advises on competition damages claims. Leonia Chesterfield undertakes competition litigation at every level of the UK judicial system.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Very impressive. Chris is very clever and always keen to probe points to make sure we've got maximum mileage out of them, but he combines this with a rational pragmatism that always avoids taking a point too far. ’
‘An experienced team of competition lawyers.’
‘Chris Ross is a well-regarded lawyer in this area.’
‘RPC offers great counseling on competition matters as well as litigation expertise. ’
‘Good strength and depth - they can commit a lot of resources to get the job done. ’
‘Leonia Chesterfield - hardworking with a wealth of experience.'
‘Extremely well-resourced and efficient team of competition specialists. ’
Key clients
- Frasers Group
- LINK Scheme
- NHS Scotland
- Soft Construct
Work highlights
- Acting for Google in its defence of the collective action being brought in the CAT relating to the Google Play Store.
- Advising NHS bodies in an action for damages brought against the manufacturer of a cardiovascular drug.
- Acting for Google defending a claim brought in the CAT by Epic Games.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Ross