Portrait of James May

James May Principal

James is a Principal in Oxera’s competition team, with particular expertise in competition litigation cases.

James advises both claimants and defendants in relation to various types of competition litigation cases, including those arising from horizontal/vertical agreements and abuse of dominance. He has advised National Grid in relation to its claim against the Gas Insulated Switchgear cartel, Mastercard in its defence against a number of damages claims regarding interchange fees, and Google regarding its defence against a number of damages claims. He is also involved in a number of collective actions in the UK.

James speaks English.

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 253083

James' specialisms include:

Selected
professional experience

  • Advice to National Grid and Scottish Power regarding a damages claim against the high voltage cables cartel (2019–20)

  • Advice to a rail company regarding its defence against a standalone claim that it abused its dominant position (2019–)

  • Advice to a financial services company in the context of a PSR investigation into an alleged breach of Article 101 (2019–)

  • Advice to Google regarding its defence against a number of damages claims in Europe following the Google Shopping decision (2018–)

  • Advice to a manufacturer of building products in the context of an investigation by the CMA into an alleged breach of Article 101 (2018–)

  • Advice to purchasers of lifts and elevators regarding their claim for damages
    (2018–)

Qualifications

  • MSc Economics, University College London

  • BSc Economics, University of Southampton

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