Business Details
Specialist Litigation Law Firm in London
Phi Finney McDonald is a specialist litigation law firm dedicated to collective and complex legal actions. With over three decades of expertise in group litigation and shareholder class actions, we prioritise transparency, ethical governance, and social justice. Our practice focuses on empowering clients harmed by corporate or government misconduct, leveraging collective action to balance legal resources and ensure access to justice. We specialise in shareholder and securities litigation, data protection, financial product mis-selling, consumer law, and competition law claims.Our team combines strategic legal acumen with a commitment to human rights, delivering tailored representation while continuously refining processes to enhance efficiency and outcomes. Headquartered in Melbourne with a London office, we collaborate with global litigation funders to provide robust support for high-stakes cases.
Services
Shareholder Litigation
Data Protection Claims
Financial Mis-selling
Consumer Law Cases
Competition Law Actions
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in collective actions
- We focus exclusively on complex litigation and class actions
- Our team includes directors with expertise in shareholder claims
- We operate with transparent and ethical corporate governance
- We leverage global litigation funding partnerships
Services
Shareholder Litigation
We represent investors in claims against companies for securities fraud and market manipulation. Our expertise covers pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, and private investors seeking redress for financial losses. We combine specialist financial knowledge with strategic litigation to challenge corporate misconduct.
Data Protection Claims
We act for individuals affected by data breaches and misuse of personal information. Our practice addresses corporate and governmental failures in data security, including cyberattacks and unethical data practices. We pursue group actions to hold organisations accountable for inadequate protection of sensitive information.
Financial Mis-selling
We represent clients mis-sold complex financial products like interest rate swaps and international property investments. Our work includes claims against banks, insurers, and advisors for negligent advice. We specialise in recovering losses through collective actions against major financial institutions.
Consumer Law Cases
We pursue compensation for consumers harmed by defective products, including pharmaceuticals, vehicles, and property construction defects. Our experience includes landmark cases involving emissions fraud and unsafe building materials. We advocate for victims through group litigation against manufacturers and distributors.
Competition Law Actions
We represent businesses and consumers in cases involving price-fixing, cartels, and abuse of market dominance. Our practice includes the UK's first opt-out class action under the Consumer Rights Act. We combine economic analysis with legal strategy to challenge anti-competitive practices.
People
Chris Haan
Head of UK
Specialist in group actions and complex litigation managing the London office. With extensive experience in cross-border class actions, he focuses on strategic case management and client representation in high-value disputes.
Odette McDonald
Director
Experienced group litigation specialist with a track record in complex claims across Australia and the UK. She leads major shareholder disputes and represents institutional investors in securities fraud cases.
Tim Finney
Director
Senior class action practitioner specialising in shareholder claims and auditor liability. He has led landmark securities litigation cases and advises major institutional investors on recovery strategies.
Amani Green
Senior Associate
Handles large-scale commercial litigation with additional experience in not-for-profit governance. Focuses on shareholder disputes and regulatory compliance matters within complex corporate structures.
Nabil Charkaoui
Senior Associate
Based in London with expertise in class actions and representative claims. Specialises in cross-border litigation strategies and managing evidence in multi-jurisdictional competition law disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Phi Finney McDonald specialise in?
We specialise in shareholder class actions, data protection breaches, financial product mis-selling, consumer law violations, and competition law breaches through collective litigation.
How do collective legal actions work?
We aggregate individual claims into group actions to share legal costs and resources. This approach enables clients to pursue justice against large corporations that would be difficult to challenge individually.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we represent clients across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia Pacific, with particular expertise in cross-border shareholder disputes and data protection claims.
How are litigation costs managed?
We work with established litigation funders to provide financial support for cases, allowing clients to pursue claims without upfront legal costs through conditional funding arrangements.
What makes your firm different?
Our exclusive focus on collective actions, combined with 30+ years' experience and a commitment to social justice, ensures strategic representation aligned with clients' interests rather than corporate wrongdoers.
