Balance Legal Capital is financing collective proceedings on behalf of iPhone users in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal against Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries. The claim says Apple breached UK competition law through its exploitative and abusive behaviour in relation to the supply of iPhones and iOS updates.
It is alleged that in 2017, Apple made a secret decision to slow down the performance of older iPhones using a software battery management system to prevent the phones from shutting down without warning. The claim says Apple sought to disguise the overloaded batteries in 10 different models from iPhone 6 through to iPhone X to avoid costly product recall and repair. Expert analysis shows devices slowed by up to 58% after installation of the software update, meaning, in some cases, affected iPhones were as slow as models up to two generations older. iPhone owners that may be affected can register their interest here.
Balance Legal Capital is proud to support this case which demonstrates the role litigation funding can play in holding large corporates to account for conduct which harms consumers. Mr Justin Gutmann is the class representative and acts on behalf of all members of the proposed class in the proceeding. Mr Gutmann has instructed Charles Lyndon as solicitors. Anneli Howard QC leads the counsel team.
Please see coverage of the collective proceeding by The Guardian and the BBC.
We’re delighted to once again see Balance and members of our team recognised in Chambers and Partners Litigation Support 2026, with top-tier rankings in both the UK and Australia.
Balance Legal Capital is delighted to support the Commercial Litigators’ Forum (CLF) once again as a Gold Sponsor.
CLF brings together leading litigators to share insights, foster collaboration, and champion access to justice. Through our support of the CLF, we are proud to support the important work of the National Pro Bono Centre and the wider pro bono community.
Simon’s session explored the role of litigation funding in class actions, particularly from an insurance perspective, where there is still more to be understood around how funding works and the different structures available.
An important and evolving area as the market continues to mature.
Balance were once again honoured to sponsor the Pro Bono and Social Responsibility Award at this year’s Bar Pro Bono Awards, organised by Advocate. It was a fantastic evening recognising the impact of pro bono work across the Bar. The award was skilfully presented by Sarah Abram KC.
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Balance is a member of the Association of Litigation Funders of England & Wales. Our membership of the ALF requires us to satisfy on an ongoing basis stringent financial and capital adequacy tests and to comply with the ALF Code of Conduct.
Balance is a founding member of the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia, and a member of ILFA, the International Legal Finance Association.
Balance Legal Capital LLP is authorised and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority.
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