Edward Coulson
Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerBryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s real experience of taking difficult cases to trial’ has enabled its recent activity on landmark cartel cases. A distinguishing factor of the practice is its capability in both claimant and defence-side mandates, advising on cases which span the utilities, technology, and financial sectors. Edward Coulson is a solicitor advocate skilled in multi-party litigations. Andrew Hockley’s broad practice encompasses cartel, abuse of dominance, and distribution matters. Andrew Leitch represents claimants and defendants in significant High Court, CAT, and Court of Appeal cases. India Fahy is central to many of the firm’s high-profile competition cases. Other key figures include Ben Bolderson, who has had significant exposure to collective actions and complex litigation strategies.
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Testimonials
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- The competition litigation team at BCLP has real experience of taking difficult cases to trial, such as in the recent Trucks litigation. The lawyers are battled-hardened and fierce litigators.'
‘Ed Coulson has great judgement and tactical insight, and an unparalleled ability to stay on top of the important issues across a range of heavy cases.'
- 'India Fahy has wonderful interpersonal skills. She is highly organised and diligent, and completely reliable under pressure.'
‘Well-resourced, with strength at all levels. Junior partners are very much in the day-to-day running of cases meaning that there are key decision makers on hand.'
- 'Graeme Thomas is extremely hardworking, confident in his analysis, and super easy to work with.’
- ‘Ed Coulson is clever, charming and a great strategist. Alexandra Hildyard is always on top of the detail, be it legal or factual, and how it fits into the bigger picture.’
- ‘Ed Coulson leads a team with two terrific junior partners, namely Ben Blacklock and Andrew Leitch. Tenacious, strategic and dedicated. Backed by some excellent associates with true strength in depth.'
‘The team is exceptional. Incredibly talented, hardworking and very much expert in this field.’
Key clients
- Morgan Stanley
- Royal Mail Group
- BFS Group
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Associated British Foods
- Tesco
- BT
- Scottish Power
- National Grid
- Dawsongroup
- Openreach
- Thames Water
Work highlights
- Secured a major win for clients Royal Mail and BT in their follow-on damages actions against truck manufacturer group DAF.
- Defending Thames Water in a UK environmental antitrust class action.
- Defending Royal Mail in a £1bn+ damages claim issued by Whistl in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Andrew Leitch
Bryan Cave Leighton PaisnerPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ed Coulson, Andrew Hockley