About this role
Our client is a leading disputes firm specialising in competition litigation, antitrust disputes and collective actions. The team has secured billions for global clients - recent highlights include major disputes in digital markets and AI.
An opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Associate to join the London Competition & Antitrust team. You will work closely with partners and international colleagues on multi-jurisdictional disputes and landmark competition cases, including:
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Competition damages litigation: follow-on actions, cartel claims, abuse of dominance cases
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Group litigation & collective redress: class actions, securities disputes, and omissions litigation
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High-value, cross-border disputes across financial services, technology, logistics, agriculture, and consumer goods
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Strategic case development: pleadings, disclosure, evidence gathering, trial preparation
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Drafting correspondence and submissions under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) Rules, and other procedural frameworks
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Collaborating with economists, investigators, and industry experts
We welcome applications from NQs through to Senior Associates. A background in competition litigation, collective actions, or commercial disputes will be highly regarded, but we also encourage applications from those with broader contentious experience.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Experience in litigation, arbitration, or contentious regulatory disputes
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Familiarity with CAT proceedings, CPR, and UK court rules
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Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
You will join a close-knit, two-partner practice in London with strong ties to the firm's wider international network. The team is known for being entrepreneurial, collaborative, and offering early exposure to clients, direct partner engagement, and responsibility from the outset.
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Work on landmark competition and antitrust cases with international impact
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Gain early responsibility in high-value disputes
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Collaborate with leading practitioners across multiple jurisdictions
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Benefit from balanced billable targets, competitive salary, and strong progression prospects
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Exposure to cutting-edge disputes in digital markets, AI, financial services, and cross-border antitrust
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Contract Type
Permanent
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Specialism
Legal
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Working pattern
Full Time
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Job ref
BBBH133991
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Expiry date
25 September 2025
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