Ben Bolderson

Nov 28, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Ben Bolderson |Edward Coulson

November 28, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Generally, claims in the UK (including class actions) can be settled without court approval. Settlement is particularly important in competition damages claims, given the complexity, uncertainty and cost of litigating these claims through to trial.

Nov 28, 2023 | lexology.com | Edward Coulson |Ben Bolderson

Generally, claims in the UK (including class actions) can be settled without court approval. Settlement is particularly important in competition damages claims, given the complexity, uncertainty and cost of litigating these claims through to trial. The rapid growth of opt-out collective actions in the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) challenges this. To settle an opt-out collective action in the CAT, the settlement terms must first be approved by the CAT as “just and reasonable”.

Jul 19, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Ben Bolderson |George Christodoulides Christodoulides

July 19, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: SUMMARYThe ECJ’s recent preliminary ruling in C-211/22 - Super Bock Bebidas (“Super Bock”) is significant for businesses and competition authorities.