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UK competition law round‑up: CAT refuses McAuley appeal; CMA backs non‑compete reform; EU–UK co‑operation pact; Hays Travel deals reviewed; SAU advice on Homes England subsidy

Published on: 25 February 2026

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Private actions CAT issues ruling refusing permission to appeal claim alleging competition law breaches by Faculty of Advocates Services

The CAT issued its ruling in Mr Patrick McAuley v Faculty of Advocates Services Ltd, considering Mr McAuley’s request for permission to appeal the CAT’s judgment of 25 October 2025, which had struck out his claim under section 47A of the Competition Act 1998 against Faculty of Advocates Services Ltd (the defendant). The ruling also addressed Mr McAuley’s application under Rule 114(3) of the CAT Rules for corrections, together with the defendant’s bid for its expenses in the proceedings, to be taxed by the Auditor of the Court of Session (the CAT’s 2025 judgment).

Mr McAuley alleges the defendant infringed the Chapter I and Chapter II prohibitions of the Competition Act 1998 by refusing to take instructions to act for him in two matters where he is appearing as a self-represented solicitor. He further claims the defendant declined to supply advocacy services and directed all advocates within the faculty not to provide services to him. In refusing permission to appeal, the CAT held that it had properly evaluated the case as pleaded, which focused on a refusal to provide formal court representation...

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