Ryanair Holdings plc v Competition Commission [2012] CAT 21 (20 August 2012)

The Tribunal held that the Competition Commission acted within its statutory powers and observed procedural fairness in its investigation of Ryanair's stake in Aer Lingus.

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Citation: [2012] CAT 21
Parties: Applicant: Ryanair Holdings plc; Respondent: Competition Commission
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 20 August 2012
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Judgment
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Merger Control, Procedural Fairness

Competition Law Merger Control Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Ryanair Holdings plc

Applicant

Competition Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Competition Commission acted lawfully in its investigation of Ryanair's stake in Aer Lingus
2 Whether procedural fairness was observed by the Competition Commission

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the Competition Commission acted within its statutory powers and observed procedural fairness in its investigation of Ryanair's stake in Aer Lingus.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

The application by Ryanair Holdings plc is dismissed.

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