Somerfield applied under section 120 of the 2002 Act for judicial review of the decision of the respondent, the CC as to its acquisition of stores Report concluded that the completed acquisition by Somerfield of 115 stores previously owned by Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (‘Morrisons’) may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition in twelve local grocery markets in Great Britain. By way of remedial action pursuant to section 35(3) of the Act, the CC ordered Somerfield to divest itself of twelve of its stores to suitable grocery retailers approved by the CC.
Held: The request ro review failed.
[2006] CAT 4
Bailii
Enterprise Act 2002
Commercial
Leading Case
Updated: 01 November 2021; Ref: scu.241225