Premium Article - Wednesday, 20 January 2010
UK employees found guilty of competition offences may find themselves footing the bill for their companies’ fines following a High Court judgment last Friday.
Premium Article - Friday, 08 January 2010
UK consumer groups are asking that the European Commission allow UK authorities to review the proposed merger of mobile operators T-Mobile and Orange.
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.
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.
Premium Article - Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Shearman & Sterling LLP has promoted associate Antonia Horrocks at the firm’s London competition practice to counsel.
Premium Article - Monday, 21 December 2009
Herbert Smith has appointed competition partner Jonathan Scott as the firm’s new senior partner, following a contested election process.
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.
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.
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.
Premium Article - Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Mobile phone maker Nokia has sued several manufacturers of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), including Samsung and LG, over price fixing allegations.
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.
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.
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.
Premium Article - Thursday, 26 November 2009
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.
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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