Ed focuses on complex competition litigation and class actions. He has been at the forefront of major competition litigation for the last 17 years, and his forensic eye for detail and unparalleled depth of understanding set him apart. Ed is recognised in The Lawyer Hot 100 2024, Chambers UK (Band 1) and Legal 500 (‘Leading Individual’). At the core of his practice are collective actions and B2B proceedings in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, cartel damages actions, abuse of dominance claims, and other competition and regulatory disputes, regularly involving group claims. Ed has experience both in settling disputes through negotiation and mediation and in conducting multi-party litigation before the High Court and Court of Appeal. Ed has extensive experience acting both for and against large claimant groups, including cases involving litigation funders. His deep understanding of the practical and commercial dynamics of group and funded litigation is crucial for securing successful outcomes.