Michael O'Higgins FX Class Representative Ltd v Barclays Bank PLC and Others (JUDGMENT (TIMING OF CARRIAGE DISPUTE) [2020] CAT 9 (06 March 2020)

Michael O'Higgins FX Class Representative Ltd v Barclays Bank PLC and Others (JUDGMENT (TIMING OF CARRIAGE DISPUTE) [2020] CAT 9 (06 March 2020)

The Tribunal determined that the timing of the carriage dispute should be resolved prior to the substantive certification hearing to promote procedural clarity and avoid unnecessary duplication of proceedings.

Citation
[2020] CAT 9
Parties
Applicant: Michael O'Higgins FX Class Representative Ltd; Respondents: Barclays Bank PLC and Others
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
06 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment on Timing of Carriage Dispute
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Collective Proceedings, Carriage Dispute, Class Representative, Timing of Applications
Competition Law Collective Proceedings Carriage Dispute Class Representative Timing of Applications

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Parties

Michael O'Higgins FX Class Representative Ltd

Applicant

Barclays Bank PLC and Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Competition Appeal / Judgment on Timing of Carriage Dispute

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the timing of the carriage dispute between class representatives should be determined before or after the certification hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal determined that the timing of the carriage dispute should be resolved prior to the substantive certification hearing to promote procedural clarity and avoid unnecessary duplication of proceedings.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • The carriage dispute will be determined prior to the substantive certification hearing.