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UK competition law update: CMA says Amazon–Anthropic not a qualifying merger; CAT opt‑out collective claims against Valve and Google; ELV recycling investigation timetable updated (27 September 2024)

Published on: 30 September 2024

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Mergers

The CMA has decided that Amazon.com, Inc’s partnership with Anthropic PBC is not a qualifying merger under the Enterprise Act 2002—see further, case page. NOTE—For live CMA mergers, see UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker.

Private actions

The CAT has published two opt-out collective proceedings applications under section 47B Competition Act 1998:

  • Vicki Shotbolt Class Representative v Valve Corporation, on behalf of UK-based consumers, alleging abuse of dominance contrary to Article 102 TFEU and/or Chapter II in PC video games and related add-on content—see further, application.
  • Professor Barry Rodger v Google and others, for UK-based consumers, alleging breaches of Article 102 TFEU and/or Chapter II in Android app distribution and the licensable smart mobile OS markets—see further, application.

NOTE—For UK private actions made public, see UK private actions—ongoing cases tracker.

Antitrust

The CMA has issued an updated administrative timetable for its probe into anti-competitive conduct in end-of-life vehicle recycling—see further, case page. NOTE—For live behavioural investigations before the CMA, see UK behavioural investigations—ongoing cases tracker.

Upcoming dates

For upcoming UK competition dates, see UK Competition calendar...

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