13 May 2025
One of the largest class action cases ever filed has been launched against Microsoft in the UK, alleging overcharging on software licences
The claim is being brought on an opt-out basis by proposed class representative Alexander Wolfson, a barrister, on behalf of any legal person who has purchased licences for certain products including Office and Windows since 1 October 2015. It is backed by litigation funder Harbour.
Kate Pollock, partner, Stewarts, representing Wolfson, said: ‘This case has the potential to restore greater fairness and accountability to the UK’s increasingly digital economy.’
It is the latest in a line of high stakes class actions to be brought. In December, the Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissed a £1.3bn action against BT. In February, Walter Merricks settled his ground-breaking £14bn class action against Mastercard for £200m.
