Ryanair Holdings plc v Competition Commission [2012] CAT 29 (8 November 2012)

Ryanair Holdings plc v Competition Commission [2012] CAT 29 (8 November 2012)

The Tribunal held that the Competition Commission acted within its statutory powers and followed fair procedures in its investigation of Ryanair's minority shareholding in Aer Lingus.

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Citation
[2012] CAT 29
Parties
Applicant: Ryanair Holdings plc; Respondent: Competition Commission
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
08 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Judicial Review, Procedural Fairness
Competition Law Merger Control Judicial Review Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Ryanair Holdings plc

Applicant

Competition Commission

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Competition Commission acted lawfully in its investigation of Ryanair's minority shareholding in Aer Lingus
  2. 2 Whether the procedures adopted by the Competition Commission were fair and in accordance with the law

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the Competition Commission acted within its statutory powers and followed fair procedures in its investigation of Ryanair's minority shareholding in Aer Lingus.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The application by Ryanair Holdings plc is dismissed.