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Last port of call for vehicle shipping class action

19/01/26

On 15 January 2026 the Competition Appeal Tribunal approved a £54 million settlement between the Class Representative and remaining Defendants MOL and NYKK in opt-out collective proceedings against addressees of the European Commission’s 2018 infringement decision in Maritime Car Carriers.

Together with previous settlements with other shipping companies, the collective proceedings have recovered a total of £92.75 million on behalf of UK purchasers of motor vehicles. The proceedings will now proceed to the distribution stage.

Sarah Ford KC and Sarah O’Keeffe were instructed by Scott+Scott for the Class Representative.

Prof. David Bailey and Michael Quayle were instructed by Arnold & Porter for the MOL Defendants.

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