Hausfeld & Co LLP

Hausfeld is a specialist litigation firm resolving legal disputes globally through innovative and often pioneering approaches. The firm works with clients to shape law and transform legal practice, offering flexible fee structures and case funding that allow dispute resolution with minimal or no upfront financial risk. Its largely conflict-free platform enables it to accept instructions where other firms may be restricted. Hausfeld has extensive experience managing complex, high-value disputes, frequently opposing Magic/Silver Circle and top US law firms.

The firm applies a visionary yet pragmatic approach to resolving claims for businesses, public entities, charities, institutional investors, shareholders, and individuals. Its practice areas include antitrust/competition, commercial and financial disputes, environmental law, product liability, human rights, and technology and data breach issues. With offices across the US and Europe, Hausfeld has secured landmark trial victories, negotiated complex settlements, and recovered billions for clients.

Hausfeld is socially minded and advocates for strong corporate governance, placing emphasis on improving access to justice for both individuals and businesses, distinguishing itself within the legal profession. For more information, including case highlights, awards, and testimonials, visit www.hausfeld.com.

Practice Areas and Key Work

• Competition/Antitrust: Recognised as a leading claimant practice for European cartel damages claims, Hausfeld’s dedicated competition damages team is the largest in Europe and has taken numerous claims to trial. The team has a strong antitrust automotive practice and expertise in the intersection of IP and antitrust, handling major global tech companies. Awards include ‘Innovation in Legal Expertise – Dispute Resolution’ (FT Innovative Lawyer Awards 2018) and shortlisting for ‘Competition Team of the Year’ (Legal Business Awards 2019).
• Commercial and Financial Disputes: The commercial disputes team has a track record in complex, high-value litigation, often with international or multi-jurisdictional dimensions. It has challenged leading financial institutions and received referral work from top firms when conflicts arise. The team has been involved in major cases including LIBOR-related litigation and corporate disputes between large companies.
• Human Rights, Environmental, and Product Liability: The firm litigates and advises individuals and groups affected by human rights or environmental harms. It manages individual and group product liability claims across sectors such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and environmental damage, including climate justice work. Awards include ‘Innovation in Sustainability & ESG’ (FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards 2021) and a shortlisting for ‘Access to Justice’ (The Law Society Legal Excellence Awards 2019).
• Technology and Data Breach: Hausfeld’s cross-practice team resolves complex technology disputes, including commercial disputes from technology projects, software licensing, IP conflicts, data breaches, privacy issues, and competition law claims in the technology sector.

Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Igbo, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Memberships
ABA (American Bar Association), AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Competition Law Association, IBA (International Bar Association), London Solicitors Litigation Association, Managing Partners Forum, The Law Society of England & Wales

Staffing Figures
18 UK partners, 46 other UK fee-earners