Private Enforcement of Competition Law

Analyse the relationship between private enforcement and leniency applications, as well as a look at whether there is a need for leniency applicants to be taken out of liability.

Review key features and recent case law in key jurisdictions including Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Poland, as well as their practical implications to help you choose the best jurisdiction for your case.

Consider the temporal application of the Damages Directive after Volvo and DAF Trucks as well as AG Szpunar’s opinion and ex novo evidence. Then, take a look at confidentiality rings and whether there is an evolution towards a common standard in protection of confidentiality of data in court.

During this highly topical session, we will consider the recent German judgements on claims bundling and their practical implications for defendants and claimants, as well as the latest on carriage dispute certification in the UK; and how to best manage a case, conduct the damages assessment and deal with parallel legal actions across Europe in such large cases.

Get an update on current cases including Google, Apple and pharma cases and consider the scope of private enforcement in the Digital Markets Act (DMA), as well as the interplay between Article 102 cases and consumer protection.

During this interactive panel session, our speakers will explore how to ensure cost and time efficiency for parties, how to make large litigation cases 'digestible', options for litigation funding across Europe and how to best coordinate claims across Europe, whether you are a claimant or a defendant.