Mishcon de Reya is pleased to announce that several of its lawyers have been recognised again in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers guide, a leading international ranking that celebrates the most accomplished claimant‑side litigators worldwide.
The annual guide highlights practitioners who have delivered significant results for individuals, groups and businesses in complex, high‑value disputes — including competition claims, financial litigation, consumer group actions, product liability and human rights matters. Lawdragon’s editorial notes the increasing global prominence of claimant‑side work and the emergence of new leaders shaping the future of collective redress.
Mishcon de Reya honourees
This year’s list includes:
- Shazia Yamin, recognised for her leadership in large‑scale product liability and consumer group actions, including her role in securing key disclosure orders in the UK Dieselgate litigation and representing more than 120,000 Volkswagen owners in claims that led to a £193m settlement.
- Hazel Chambers, acknowledged for her growing profile in complex financial and consumer group litigation.
- Ralph Fearnhead, recognised for his work on high‑value financial and competition‑related claims, including plaintiff‑side collective actions.
- Luke Horton‑Grimes, highlighted for his expertise in competition litigation and opt‑out collective proceedings.
- Wessen Jazrawi, commended for her leadership in major UK and EU competition collective actions.
- Sarah Houghton, recognised for her work in UK and EU competition law, with a particular focus on claimant‑side enforcement and collective redress.
- Ben Lasserson, acknowledged for his leading role in major competition class actions and his expertise in representing claimants in complex, high‑value collective proceedings.
- Richard Leedham, recognised for his extensive experience acting for claimants in high‑value financial disputes and group actions.
Strength in collective redress
The firm’s inclusion in this global ranking reflects Mishcon de Reya’s long‑standing commitment to championing claimants’ rights and advancing transparency in high‑stakes disputes. The firm continues to play a leading role in shaping the UK’s collective actions landscape, acting on some of the most significant group claims of the past decade.
Mishcon de Reya Partner, Richard Leedham, said: “We are delighted to see our lawyers recognised among the world’s leading claimant advocates. Their work demonstrates the firm’s commitment to securing justice for individuals and groups facing complex and systemic wrongdoing. This recognition reflects the strength and depth of our disputes and collective actions practice, and our continued investment in delivering meaningful outcomes for clients.”