03 Feb 2026
Bird & Bird strengthens London Competition team with collective action partner Emma Radcliffe
"Bird & Bird hires Emma Radcliffe as a partner in its London Competition Law team to bolster its competition collective actions and collective damages practice."
Emma is a specialist in competition collective actions. She has particular expertise in defending collective actions and other competition claims before the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), and in related appeals to the UK Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Her work includes successfully opposing certification of collective proceedings in several recent landmark cases brought against her clients. Emma also has a strong track record advising on high‑profile, multi‑jurisdictional competition and related regulatory investigations, giving her deep insight into the strategic issues that underpin complex litigation.
She advises clients across a range of sectors, including music, technology and communications, betting and gaming, and financial services. Emma will work closely with Bird & Bird’s International Dispute Resolution team and will complement their litigation capabilities in relation to mass claims, further strengthening the firm’s presence in this developing area.
Her arrival is described by the firm as an important step in the strategic growth of Bird & Bird’s London Competition Law team, significantly enhancing its offering in competition collective damages claims and consolidating the team’s ability to continue to deliver the full range of competition support for clients as the legal landscape evolves.