About
George is a Senior Associate in Freshfields' commercial dispute resolution group, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation, mass claims, investigations and sports disputes.
George has particular experience in commercial disputes and investigations, including collective proceedings, follow-on competition litigation, competition-related regulatory investigations and English group litigation. He acted on the leading BritNed v ABB case, which was the first cartel follow-on damages case to reach trial and judgment in the UK.
His experience extends across the Competition Appeal Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal and UK Supreme Court. He is also a member of Freshfields' sports disputes practice and regularly advises sports investors and teams, and has experience of commercial arbitration matters and procedure.
During his time at Freshfields, George has spent six months on secondment to the firm's Berlin office.
Acting for a multinational automotive manufacturer in relation to regulatory issues and civil proceedings arising out of allegations concerning the affected vehicles’ emissions.
Acting for a multinational automotive manufacturer in a judicial review of the CMA’s investigatory powers under the Competition Act 1998.
Acting for ABB in the leading BritNed v ABB High Court action and in the Court of Appeal. The case was the first cartel damages follow-on claim to go to final judgment at first instance, and on appeal, in the UK. George has also represented ABB in a range of other damages claims relating to the power cables cartel.
Acting for various FA Premier League football clubs in litigation, arbitration and investigatory proceedings.
Acting for JD Sport in successfully appealing the CMA's decision to prohibit its proposed merger with Footasylum. The matter was remitted back to the CMA for re-consideration: only the second time that this has been ordered in a merger.
Advising on a range of SPA-related indemnity, breach of warranty and closing accounts disputes and questions of contractual interpretation.
Acting on numerous other competition litigation proceedings, and in investigations, in a range of markets and sectors including technology, media, financial services and sport.
Acting for pro bono for clients including the AIRE Centre before the Court of Appeal and UK Supreme Court.
George Lumbers
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