Competition

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16 Nov 2023

Tackling bribery in sport

Angelika Hellweger examines Barcelona FC's bribery trial's impact on sports corruption

25 Oct 2023

Commission v United Kingdom – a post-Brexit show of enforcement power by the European Court of Justice

Neil Baylis explains the wider implications of the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice

1 Sept 2023

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day. He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.

22 Aug 2023

CMA clears Broadcom’s deal to buy VMware

The CMA has cleared Broadcom's $69 billion purchase of VMware following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.

11 Aug 2023

CMA gives provisional green light to healthcare tech deal

An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority found no issues with UnitedHealth's proposed £1.2bn purchase of EMIS.

9 Aug 2023

First collective action brought against water company for overcharging

A legal claim has been made against Severn Trent Water, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position by underreporting the extent of pollution discharge and overcharging customers as a result.

8 Aug 2023

CMA overcomes legal challenge to medicine pricing fine

The Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision by the Competition and Markets Authority to fine a pharmaceutical manufacturer £84 million for overcharging the NHS.

26 Jul 2023

Court of Appeal allows 'opt out' foreign exchange collective action against six banks

The court ruled on 25 July that FX Claim UK, a collective action against six banking groups that include Barclays and Citibank, can proceed as 'opt out' collective proceedings