London Array Limited & Others v Nexans France SAS & Others [2026] CAT 16 (03 March 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] CAT 16
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Judgment
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- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Judgment
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01
Holding and result
The Tribunal held that it had jurisdiction to hear the claims as the alleged cartel conduct affected the UK market and that the claimants had a valid cause of action for damages subject to proof of loss.
Court disposition
Jurisdiction upheld, claims to proceed to quantum assessment.
Orders
- The Tribunal has jurisdiction over the claims.
- The matter is listed for a further hearing on quantum.
02
Material facts
Parties
London Array Limited & Others
ClaimantNexans France SAS & Others
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the claimants are entitled to damages for losses suffered as a result of the defendants' participation in a cartel.
- 02
Whether the Competition Appeal Tribunal has jurisdiction over the claims.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The claimants argued that they suffered losses as a result of the defendants' participation in a cartel and are entitled to damages under UK competition law.
- Respondent
- The defendants challenged the jurisdiction of the Tribunal and disputed the quantum and causation of the alleged losses.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 1998, section 47A
Follow-on damages claims are permissible where a prior infringement decision has been made by a competition authority.
- 02
Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules
Jurisdiction is established where the claim arises from an infringement affecting the UK market.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Tribunal held that it had jurisdiction to hear the claims as the alleged cartel conduct affected the UK market and that the claimants had a valid cause of action for damages subject to proof of loss.
Obiter and limits
- The Tribunal commented on the complexity of quantifying cartel damages in multi-jurisdictional cases.
Court disposition
Jurisdiction upheld, claims to proceed to quantum assessment.
- The Tribunal has jurisdiction over the claims.
- The matter is listed for a further hearing on quantum.
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