Bio
Robert McDonnell is an Associate in Scott+Scott’s London office, where he specialises in competition litigation. Before joining Scott+Scott, Mr. McDonnell worked in the competition/antitrust department of a boutique London law firm, focusing on damages claims in the technology sector, competition policy, and submissions to regulators across the UK, EU, and United States. Alongside his competition work, he has been involved in high‑profile commercial litigation and international arbitration matters.
Prior to entering legal practice, Robert worked as a regulatory consultant in Brussels, advising on EU and UK medical device and cosmetics regulation.
Robert is admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales and the Republic of Ireland. He holds a B.A. (Hons.) from University College Cork and a Master of Common Law from University College Dublin. He is a fluent Irish (Gaeilge) speaker and has a professional working proficiency in French.
Highlights
- Robert McDonnell is a solicitor in Scott+Scott’s London office.
Admissions
- England & Wales
- Republic of Ireland
Representative Cases
- Umbrella Interchange Fee Claimants v Visa and Mastercard
- Dr Sean Ennis v Apple Inc and Others
- Skimbit Limited v Google UK Limited & Others (at previous firm)
- WM Morrison Supermarkets Limited & Others v Volvo Group UK Limited & Others (at previous firm)
- Mark McLaren Class Representative Limited v MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd and Others (at previous firm)
- Maduro Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela v Guaidó Board” of the Central Bank of Venezuela (at previous firm)
Education
- University College Cork, B.A (Hons)
- University College Dublin, Masters of Common Law