1720/7/7/25 Or Brook Class Representative Limited v Google Inc & Others

Registered

Status

Application by Or Brook Class Representative Limited under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998 against (1) Alphabet Inc; (2) Google LLC; (3) Google Ireland Limited; (4) Google UK limited; (5) Google Asia Pacific Pte Limited; and (6) Google Commerce Limited (together "Google").  The proceedings allege that Google has abused its dominant market position in general search and search advertising to overcharge advertisers and exclude competitors, resulting in supra-competitive advertising prices.

A case management conference took place on 2 July 2025.

A carriage dispute with 1733 Mr Roger Kaye KC v Alphabet Inc & Ors took place on 6 and 7 October 2025. The carriage dispute has been resolved by agreement and a hearing as to certification has been listed on 8 July 2026 with a time estimate of two days.

Events

  • Case management conference
  • Hearing (Carriage)
  • Hearing (Certification)

Documents