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UK competition law: CMA Phase 1 merger investigations and UILs; CAT resolves Amazon carriage dispute in favour of Hammond; Subsidy Advice Unit final report on Tata Steel; upcoming dates

Published on: 06 February 2024

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Mergers

The CMA opened a Phase 1 probe into SpreadEx Limited’s completed purchase of Sporting Index Limited’s B2C arm—see case page.
The CMA began a Phase 1 review of Theramex HQ UK Limited’s acquisition of rights to Viatris Inc’s Femoston and Duphaston—see case page.
The CMA accepted undertakings in lieu of a Phase 2 reference for Wolseley UK Limited’s anticipated takeover of Kooltech Limited—see case page.

NOTE—For live CMA mergers, see the UK mergers—ongoing tracker.

Private actions

In ruling on rival opt-out applications, the CAT decided Robert Hammond’s collective action against Amazon should proceed ahead of Julie Hunter’s. Both standalone claims seek damages for alleged abuse of dominance relating to Amazon’s intermediation services for online marketplaces. On the preliminary “carriage dispute”, the CAT unanimously preferred Mr Hammond as proposed class representative. Ms Hunter’s case is stayed, but may revive if Mr Hammond’s application falters.

Subsidy control

The Subsidy Advice Unit issued its final report advising DBT on the proposed subsidy to Tata Steel UK—see final report. NOTE—For SAU referrals under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, see the UK subsidy control—cases tracker.

Upcoming dates

For forthcoming UK competition developments, see the UK Competition calendar...

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