Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Competition lawyer Ed Coulson joins Hausfeld in London, (Feb 18, 2015)

Hausfeld has hired competition lawyer Ed Coulson as a partner in its London office, according to a firm announcement. He was formerly with Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP.

While at his former firm, Coulson advised clients on complex competition and commercial litigation. He had a lead role in National Grid’s high-profile follow-on damages litigation in the English High Court against members of the Gas Insulated Switchgear cartel, which operated in Europe for over 16 years. He was heavily involved in the case—one of the biggest cartel damages actions in Europe—from its commencement in 2008 through its settlement in 2014. Coulson received his undergraduate degree from Oxford University, his law degree from BPP Law School, and a Postgraduate Diploma in EU Competition Law from King’s College London.

At Hausfeld, Coulson will focus on the firm’s competition litigation practice, which will allow him to make the most of his significant experience with multi-party litigation before the English High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as with various methods of alternative dispute resolution.

“I am delighted to be joining Hausfeld’s market-leading competition litigation practice,” Coulson said. “Hausfeld has an unrivaled reach in this area, offering clients innovation solutions, creative thinking and a pioneering spirit, which makes it an exciting place for a lawyer to be. I look forward to making my contribution.”

Hausfeld is an international law firm with offices in Brussels, London, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The firm’s lawyers have a broad range of complex litigation expertise, particularly in the areas of antitrust/competition, financial services, sports and entertainment, environment, mass torts, consumer protection, and human rights matters.

Attorneys: Ed Coulson (Hausfeld).

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