Counsel and representatives for both Premier Inn and EasyGroup were not available for immediate comment.
Premier Inn is represented by Emma Himsworth KC and Alaina Newnes of One Essex Court, with David Stone of Allen & Overy LLP acting as their counsel.
EasyGroup is represented by Stephanie Wickenden and Stefano Braschi of Serle Court, under the guidance of Rob Jacob from Stephenson Harwood.
This high-stakes legal clash unfolds in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales, with the case registered as easyGroup Ltd. v. Premier Inn Hotels Ltd., claim number IL-2023-000155.