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28 June 2024
Stellantis Auto SAS v Autoliv AB [2024] EWCA Civ 609 – The Court Of Appeal Dismisses An Appeal Against An Order Of The Competition Appeal Tribunal Requiring Two Defendant Groups To Use A Single Joint Expert At Trial In Relation To The Issue Of Overcharge
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The Court of Appeal upheld the Competition Appeal Tribunal's decision to order two Defendant groups to use a single joint expert in a complex cartel case. Emphasizing the tribunal's duty to manage cases efficiently and reduce costs, the ruling underscores that conflicts of interest alone do not warrant separate experts unless necessary to resolve disputes justly.
