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As class representative (or proposed class representative), Clare Spottiswoode will conduct the claim against Motorola on behalf of all class members. She will instruct the lawyers and experts, and make decisions on the conduct of the claim, including potential settlement.

Clare is uniquely experienced and has had a long and distinguished career defending consumer interests and holding large financial firms to account for their conduct.

Clare is the former Director General of the Office of Gas Supply (Ofgas), which later merged with the electricity regulator to form Ofgem, the current energy regulator.  During her time there, she oversaw the transformation of the gas industry from a monopoly into a competitive industry (for which she received her CBE for services to industry).  This gave her a deep understanding of the UK consumer energy sector, and has made her highly motivated to make sure the energy markets function competitively, and fairly for consumers.

Clare has been responsible for several consumer advocate roles, including as Policyholder Advocate for Aviva, responsible for ensuring that around one million WithProfits policyholders received a fair share of the GBP several billion inherited estate, negotiating a settlement under which policyholders received more than double the only previous settlement offer, giving her unparalleled experience managing and distributing sizeable claims.  She was one of five commissioners on the Independent Commission in Banking, an independent commission tasked with considering reforms to the banking industry to promote financial stability and competition in the wake of the global financial crisis.

Clare’s other relevant experience includes as the former Chair of the Ukrainian gas company, Naftogaz, the largest company in Ukraine.  Her background is in economics, and she has significant experience instructing lawyers and others in large and complex legal proceedings, making her uniquely placed to bring this action.
Clare has instructed solicitors Ashurst LLP to support her in this claim.

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with world class capability and a prestigious international client base spanning corporates, financial institutions and governments. Ashurst has extensive experience in conducting large and high profile competition damages litigation, including collective proceedings.

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