Litigation Capital Management is backing a collective action launched in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal against Govia Thameslink Railway (“GTR”) and its parent companies. The claim alleges that GTR abused its dominant position in the market for rail services on the London-Brighton mainline, in breach of the Competition Act 1998. The claim is being brought by law firm Maitland Walker LLP. Charles Hollander QC of Brick Court Chambers and David Went of Exchange Chambers have been engaged by Maitland Walker LLP to act as barristers for the claim. Exton Advisors advised the proposed class representatives. Read more.