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SHIPWRECK Millions of UK drivers could receive compensation after shipping company scam saw new car prices rise

Scott+Scott files legal action in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal under the Consumer Rights Act in a bid to win back some money for consumers who bought or leased a new motor and may have been overcharged due to price-fixing scheme.

Scott+Scott launches in Amsterdam

Scott+Scott opens an office in the Netherlands as it seeks to address client concerns about the effect of Brexit on competition litigation.

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Scott+Scott Expands International Footprint with Amsterdam Office

Scott+Scott announces the opening of Scott+Scott Europe BV in Amsterdam, continuing its global expansion.

A Hole in the Market: Scott+Scott Opens in the City With Plans to Exploit Conflicts and Cash in on Competition Class Actions

Connecticut-based Scott+Scott hired Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer competition litigation lawyer Belinda Hollway to head up its first City office and European base.

Scott+Scott’s London Calling Grows Stronger

US claimant class action firm establishes new links with London’s distinguished Brick Court Chambers as it develops further plans for Forex litigation.

Google – Record-setting $310 million corporate reform settlement

In a derivative lawsuit settlement with one of the highest dollar values ever, Google parent Alphabet agreed to establish a diversity, equity, and inclusion fund as part of the settlement of the consolidated derivative litigation relating to the Company’s alleged mishandling of sexual harassment allegations against senior executives and overall culture of sexual discrimination and harassment.

Wendy’s Data Breach – $50 Million Settlement and Improved Security Protocols

In 2016, First Choice Federal Credit Union and other financial institutions sued Wendy’s fast food restaurant over a five-month-long data breach, citing the vulnerabilities in the chain’s data security systems that allowed hackers to access 18 million payment cards. Scott+Scott acted as co-lead counsel representing the financial institution and the putative class in this action.

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Foreign Exchange – $2.3 Billion in Settlements

In 2013, Scott+Scott brought suit against some of the world’s largest banks alleging the banks colluded to fix the prices of foreign exchange transactions. Scott+Scott represents individuals and institutional investors, public pension funds, police and fire pension funds, and Taft-Hartley union funds.