Lawyers take UK class action move against auction giants

LAST year’s United States class action against Sotheby’s and Christie’s over price fixing may now be followed by similar action in the UK. Dealers who missed out on the $512m compensation paid to settle the claims over US auctions will meet in London this week to plan a similar legal challenge in Britain.

The group of 20 dealers and collectors is being represented by Class Law, a legal firm specialising …

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