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Did you buy a new Apple or Beats product through Amazon in the UK between 31 October 2018 and 15 December 2025? You may be included in the collective claim for compensation.

Rule 81 Notice dated 20 October 2026

What is this website for?

This website explains the collective claim brought by JLP A&A Class Representative Limited, led by Justin Le Patourel, against Apple and Amazon. On 20 October 2026, the Competition Appeal Tribunal authorised JLP A&A to represent eligible consumers. The claim will now continue before the Tribunal.

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The claim

JLP A&A claims that agreements between Apple and Amazon restricted third-party sellers from reselling Apple and Beats products through Amazon in the UK. It says consumers who bought those products through Amazon paid higher prices. The Tribunal has not yet decided whether compensation is due.

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What does this mean for you?

If you meet the class definition and were domiciled in the UK on 20 October 2026, you are included automatically unless you opt out by 27 January 2027. If you were domiciled outside the UK on that date, you must opt in by the same deadline to join the claim. See 'Opting in' and 'Opting out' for details.

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Who is this for?

The class includes individuals who bought a new Apple or Beats product through Amazon in the UK between 31 October 2018 and 15 December 2025.

If your answer is 'YES' to each question below, you may be included automatically:

Did you buy a new Apple or Beats product, rather than a used or refurbished one?
Was it bought through amazon.co.uk or the Amazon app with the shopping region set to the UK?
Was the purchase made between 31 October 2018 and 15 December 2025?
Are you an individual, and are you outside the exclusions in the Rule 81 Notice? For example, individuals who actively sell Apple or Beats products as a business are excluded.
Were you domiciled in the UK on 20 October 2026?

If you meet all five criteria, you are included automatically unless you opt out by 27 January 2027. If you meet the first four criteria but were domiciled outside the UK on 20 October 2026, you must opt in by 27 January 2027 to join the claim.

The Rule 81 Notice contains the full class definition and exclusions

Class Members

Who is in the class?

The class includes individuals who bought an Apple or Beats product through Amazon in the UK between 31 October 2018 and 15 December 2025.

The full product list and class definition are in the Rule 81 Notice.

Do I need to do anything?

If you were domiciled in the UK on 20 October 2026 and meet the class definition, you are included automatically unless you opt out, so you do not need to do anything to be included in the claim. If you opt out, you will not be able to claim a share of any compensation obtained in this case. See 'Opting out' below for details.

If you were domiciled outside the UK on 20 October 2026, you must opt in by 27 January 2027 if you meet the other criteria and want to join the claim. See 'Opting in' below for details.

Opting out

To opt out, send a signed and dated letter by email to forms@ukappleamazonclaim.co.uk or by post to Hausfeld & Co. LLP, 12 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DW. Your letter must be received or postmarked by 27 January 2027. You do not need to give a reason.

Download the opt-out letter template

Opting in – only for those domiciled outside the UK on 20 October 2026

To opt in, send a signed and dated letter by email to forms@ukappleamazonclaim.co.uk or by post to Hausfeld & Co. LLP, 12 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DW. Your letter must be received or postmarked by 27 January 2027. You do not need to give a reason.

Download the opt-in letter template

About us

The class representative

JLP A&A Class Representative Limited was formed by Justin Le Patourel specifically to bring this claim against Apple and Amazon. The Tribunal authorised JLP A&A to act as class representative on 20 October 2026.

Mr Le Patourel is a consultant in telecoms, broadcast and internet regulation, with a focus on competition and consumer protection. He previously held senior roles at Ofcom and acted as class representative in Justin Le Patourel v BT Group PLC (Case No. 1381/7/7/21).

“Consumers deserve fair prices and the benefits of competition. This claim seeks compensation for those who paid more for Apple and Beats products as a result of the unlawful arrangements between Apple and Amazon. I’m committed to ensuring their interests are represented throughout the proceedings.”

JLP A&A has instructed Hausfeld & Co. LLP to represent it in the claim. Hausfeld is a leading disputes-only law firm specialising in competition law, with significant expertise in collective redress and group claims. Hausfeld also has extensive experience managing litigation against global technology companies, including opt-out collective claims and the successful Dr Kent v Apple claim.

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