Powered by Lexis+®
Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom

UK competition law update: CAT rejects group-level opt-ins in CICC v Mastercard/Visa; Perse v ElectraLink dismissed; CMA investigates hotel data sharing; civil engineering market study timetable updated

Published on: 02 March 2026

Published by a LexisNexis Competition expert
Legal News
imgtext
Article summary

Private actions CAT issues judgment on validity of opt-in notification in collective proceedings brought by Commercial and Interregional Card Claims against Mastercard and Visa

The CAT has delivered its ruling on whether an opt-in notification was valid in collective proceedings brought against Mastercard and Visa. The decision arises in Commercial and Interregional Cards Claims I Limited v Mastercard Inc and others, Commercial and Interregional Cards Claims II Limited v Mastercard Inc and others, Commercial and Interregional Cards Claims I Limited v Visa Inc, and Commercial and Interregional Cards Claims II Limited v Visa Inc. The proceedings were advanced by Commercial and Interregional Card Claims I Limited (CICC I) and Commercial and Interregional Card Claims II Limited (CICC II) under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998, with both defendants named in parallel claims...

Background

In June 2022, CICC I and CICC II sought certification to bring standalone collective claims under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998 against Mastercard and Visa. They allege that commercial multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) stemmed from anti-competitive behaviour and caused merchants to pay inflated charges. CICC I proposed opt-in proceedings for larger merchants with turnover exceeding £100 million, whereas CICC II pursued opt-out proceedings on behalf...

To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial.

Popular documents

When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...

Read More Right Arrow

This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...

Read More Right Arrow

Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...

Read More Right Arrow

I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...

Read More Right Arrow