Greg Dowell

3 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Simon Day |Greg Dowell |Madeleine Brown

Class representative BSV Claims Ltd's (BCL) claims againsta group of cryptocurrency exchanges, for losses allegedly caused bythe anticompetitive de-listing of the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV)cryptocurrency faced a setback in July 2024 when the CompetitionAppeal Tribunal ruled that significant parts of the claim by valuecould not be pursued. On 21 May 2025, the Court of Appeal dismissedan appeal of these conclusions by BCL.

Feb 26, 2025 | mondaq.com | Tom Usher |Christophe Humpe |Greg Dowell

With the CMA in the headlines following a change inleadership and mounting government pressure, we take a look at whatrecent pronouncements are likely to mean for the future of UKcompetition policy. Our previous article on the CMA's role indriving economic growth – published just a few short monthsago in early December – concluded that a dramatic shift incompetition policy seemed unlikely, despite the pro-growthzeitgeist.

Feb 24, 2025 | lexology.com | Tom Usher |Christophe Humpe |Greg Dowell

With the CMA in the headlines following a change in leadership and mounting government pressure, we take a look at what recent pronouncements are likely to mean for the future of UK competition policy. Our previous article on the CMA's role in driving economic growth – published just a few short months ago in early December – concluded that a dramatic shift in competition policy seemed unlikely, despite the pro-growth zeitgeist.

Dec 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Greg Dowell

As 2024 draws to a close, the CMA has been in reflective mood, commenting both on the levels of competition that can be observed across the UK economy at a macro level, and the role it plays in driving innovation, productivity and ultimately, economic growth. These pronouncements come at a time when the recently elected Labour government seeks to deliver on its mandate to address the low levels of growth observed across the UK.

Dec 3, 2024 | mondaq.com | Andrew Morrison |Greg Dowell

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and a UK arbitration panel (the Panel) have recently handed down rulings that may have significant implications for professional football, in particular for the functioning of the international player transfer market and the Premier League's policing of its Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).