Individuals face civil liability for competition violations

Premium Article - Wednesday, 20 January 2010

High Court judgement may have serious ramifications for UK employees
UK employees found guilty of competition offences may find themselves footing the bill for their companies’ fines following a High Court judgment last Friday.

Consumer groups lobby for UK review of T-Mobile/Orange

Premium Article - Friday, 08 January 2010

T-Mobile/Orange deal under fire
UK consumer groups are asking that the European Commission allow UK authorities to review the proposed merger of mobile operators T-Mobile and Orange.

OFT announces raft of new directors

Premium Article - Friday, 08 January 2010

The UK’s Office of Fair Trading has appointed Sheldon Mills of SJ Berwin LLP as director of mergers.

UK Competition Commission to study local bus market

Premium Article - Thursday, 07 January 2010

UK bus services will once again face scrutiny from the country’s Competition Commission, following a referral today by the Office of Fair Trading.

Shearman & Sterling promotes counsel

Premium Article - Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Antonia Horrocks
Shearman & Sterling LLP has promoted associate Antonia Horrocks at the firm’s London competition practice to counsel.

Herbert Smith names new senior partner

Premium Article - Monday, 21 December 2009

Jonathan Scott
Herbert Smith has appointed competition partner Jonathan Scott as the firm’s new senior partner, following a contested election process.

Stagecoach to fight bus ruling

Premium Article - Friday, 11 December 2009

UK bus company Stagecoach has announced plans to appeal against a Competition Commission decision forcing it to sell Preston Bus.

CC outlines genealogy issues

Premium Article - Wednesday, 09 December 2009

The UK’s Competition Commission has outlined potential concerns with the anticipated acquisition of Friends Reunited by rival online genealogy business Brightsolid.

CAT refers pricing dispute to CC

Premium Article - Wednesday, 02 December 2009

The UK’s Competition Commission will decide whether BT Group’s pricing plans are in line with competition laws, following a referral by the country’s Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Nokia sues LCD companies in UK and US

Premium Article - Tuesday, 01 December 2009

Nokia sues LCD makers
Mobile phone maker Nokia has sued several manufacturers of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), including Samsung and LG, over price fixing allegations.

Norris to make last appeal

Premium Article - Monday, 30 November 2009

Businessman Ian Norris began his final attempt to avoid extradition to the US in the UK’s Supreme Court today.

CAT gives CC wide Barclays remit

Premium Article - Friday, 27 November 2009

The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has told the Competition Commission to consider “more recent developments in the relevant markets” when reviewing its findings on payment protection insurance for personal loans.

MPs and consumer body call for energy price investigation

Premium Article - Friday, 27 November 2009

A Labour member of Parliament has tabled an early day motion in the UK’s House of Commons calling for the country’s Competition Commission to hold an inquiry into the workings of the energy market. 51 MPs from the main political parties have signed the motion.

Brandenburger leaves Freshfields for DoJ

Premium Article - Thursday, 26 November 2009

Rachel Brandenburger
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Rachel Brandenburger will leave the firm next month to assist with international antitrust issues at the US Department of Justice’s antitrust division.

Battle for Cadbury heats up

Premium Article - Monday, 23 November 2009

Swiss food producer Nestlé is reportedly the latest industry rival to consider a bid for UK confectioner Cadbury.

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