The Competition Cast - Costs in collective proceedings: Lessons from recent CAT jurisprudence

Recent jurisprudence from the Competition Appeal Tribunal has examined the important role of costs in litigating collective proceedings.

In our latest Competition Cast, Michael Zymler is joined by partners Luke Streatfeild and Daniel Hunt to discuss these recent cases and the strategic considerations at play when claimants and defendants think about costs.

Cases covered
Gutmann Boundary Fares Proceedings: (1304) J Gutmann South Western (1305) J Gutmann South Eastern - Judgment (Costs) | 13 Mar 2026
Bulk Mail Claim Proceedings: 1639/7/7/24 Bulk Mail Claim Limited v International Distribution Services Plc (formerly Royal Mail …
1639/7/7/24 Bulk Mail Claim Limited v International Distribution Services Plc (formerly Royal Mail …
Rowntree Proceedings: 1634/7/7/24 Mr David Alexander de Horne Rowntree v (1) the Performing Right Society Limited and (2)…

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