"Freshfields Achieves Landmark Victory for London & Southeastern Railway and Govia Thameslink Railway in Competition Law Case"

"Global law firm Freshfields achieved a significant legal victory for London & Southeastern Railway (LSER) and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in a class action case before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, which began in 2019. The Tribunal ruled that LSER and GTR did not violate competition law regarding the marketing of "boundary fares." This decision clarifies the distinction between competition law and consumer law, stating that dominant companies are not required to ensure optimal purchasing decisions for all customers."

Global law firm Freshfields represented London & Southeastern Railway (LSER) and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in a significant legal victory. The case involved a long-running class action before the Competition Appeal Tribunal that commenced in 2019. The Tribunal ruled unanimously that LSER and GTR did not violate competition law in their marketing and sale of specific train tickets known as “boundary fares.” This judgment clarifies the distinction between competition law and consumer law, affirming that dominant companies are not obligated to structure their businesses to ensure optimal purchasing decisions for all customers. The Freshfields team included antitrust litigation partners Mark Sansom, Nicholas Frey, and Jess Steele, along with senior associates Angus Reston and Xander Friedlaender, and associates Lydia Ream, Amy Sanderson, Ellie Mirchandani, Alisha Wright, and Holly Adams.

"Freshfields Achieves Landmark Victory for London & Southeastern Railway and Govia Thameslink Railway in Competition Law Case"

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