The Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) has announced investigations into the online pricing practices of eight companies, including driving schools, ticket resellers, homeware and appliance retailers and a gym. These...more
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has finalised changes to its leniency regime following a public consultation earlier this year. Revised guidance, effective from 28 October 2025, aims to update and streamline...more
A resilient electricity grid underpins modern economies and is essential for almost all day-to-day activities. As global energy demand continues to evolve in the context of decarbonisation, geopolitical risk, and...more
10/7/2025
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In recent years, competition authorities around the world have increasingly focused on labour markets. Following recent enforcement activity in the US, the EU and France (as well as in the UK), the CMA has further signalled...more
9/23/2025
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Wage-Fixing
On 29 April 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) launched a consultation inviting views on proposed changes to its guidance on applications for leniency and no-action in cartel cases (the “Consultation”)....more
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a call for evidence seeking feedback on its approach to merger remedies. This is one of a number of initiatives that signal a shift towards what is intended to be...more
In a long-awaited judgment handed down on 19 December 2024, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (“CAT”) unanimously dismissed the claim brought by Justin Le Patourel against BT Group Plc (“Le Patourel v BT”). As the first UK...more
The European Commission and UK Competition and Markets Authority have concluded the technical negotiations on a new joint Competition Cooperation Agreement. Once finalised, this will strengthen their ability to coordinate,...more
The UK Government has recently confirmed that the digital markets and competition parts of the DMCC Act are likely to come into force in December 2024 or January 2025. We consider the significance for companies active in...more
In a case referred by the Portuguese Court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has held that a standalone exchange of information can constitute a restriction of competition by object under Article 101. This means that it...more