In the multifaceted landscape of legal redress in South Africa, class actions have emerged as a potential avenue for achieving collective justice. These lawsuits, which allow numerous individuals with similar grievances to join forces, offer a mechanism for addressing systemic violations that may otherwise go unnoticed. By aggregating resources and… Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has reserved its previous ruling on MasterCard's interchange fees, rejecting an appeal from the card issuer. This means that the original judgment that MasterCard's interchange rates are exploitative will stand. The CAT overturned all of MasterCard's claims, finding them to be lacking. This win for merchants is… Read More

The Competition Appeal Tribunal this week published its decision on Mastercard's interchange fees. The tribunal found that Mastercard committed anti-competitive practices by imposing excessive interchange fees on merchants. This judgment could have significant implications for the payments industry, as it could cause lower costs for businesses and … Read More

Class actions and collective proceedings present a crucial avenue for redress when individuals face similar harm caused by the conduct of corporations. These legal mechanisms enable groups of claimants to join togethercollaborate in seeking compensation or injunctive relief. In the UK, navigating the intricacies of these processes requires thorough… Read More