She has a particular interest in issues relating to the interplay between competition, consumer protection and data protection law in the context of data dominance and platforms. Before joining Milberg London, she represented clients from a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, construction, financial services, retail and digital.
Natasha developed and led the opt-out consumer collective action – Justin Le Patourel v BT. The first standalone collective action to be successfully certified by the UK’s specialist court, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) and a key case in the development of the CAT’s collective actions regime.
Natasha is currently instructed on two standalone abuse of dominance claims in the gaming sector. The first against Sony PlayStation acting for Alex Neill Class Representative in relation to a claim on behalf of 8.9 million UK consumers for excessive pricing on digital games and in-game content, the second against Valve Corporation acting for Vicki Shotbolt Class Representative in relation to most-favoured nation clauses and excessive pricing.
Natasha joined Milberg London to build its competition practice with a focus on consumer redress and holding to account companies that have infringed competition law. Natasha has standout expertise in securing litigation funding and after the event insurance for group claims.
Natasha helped set up and is the Treasurer for The Collective Redress Lawyers Association (CORLA), of which Milberg London is a founding member). She leads the sub-policy committee on Litigation Funding. Natasha was also recently appointed to the CAT User group. She is also an advisory board member to Lexverify an AI powered compliance solution.
In 2020 Natasha was ranked as a “rising star” in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for Competition Law in 2020.
More recently, in relation to Competition Litigation the Legal 500 (2021), described Natasha as providing “…forensic analysis, quality drafting, and multi-faceted coordination of all aspects of litigation; completely driven, energetic, and focused on winning, but in a calm and considered manner” and an “entrepreneurial approach to spotting and then doggedly pursuing new litigation opportunities. Excellent relationships with funders.“
“Natasha Pearman is a very good group litigator” – Chambers and Partners
“She’s a force of nature and is one of the leading lights of the UK class action regime. She’s a real pleasure to work with.”
“Natasha has an impressive ability to view things from all angles, bringing a refreshing perspective on challenging issues.”
Upper Second-Class BSc Honours in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Sheffield Hallam University, 2005
Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course from Nottingham Law School, 2007
Admitted onto the roll of solicitors in England and Wales in September 2009
Trainee Solicitor and Associate, Taylor Wessing LLP, 2007 to 2011
Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP, 2011 to 2016
Managing Associate, Mishcon de Reya LLP, 2016 to 2021
Associate Partner, Milberg London LLP, 2021 to present
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