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How would you summarise the development of private antitrust litigation in your jurisdiction?
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Are private antitrust actions mandated by statute? If not, on what basis are they possible? Is standing to bring a claim limited to those directly affected or may indirect purchasers bring claims?
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If based on statute, what is the relevant legislation and which are the relevant courts and tribunals?
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In what types of antitrust matters are private actions available? Is a finding of infringement by a competition authority required to initiate a private antitrust action in your jurisdiction? What is the effect of a finding of infringement by a competition authority on national courts?
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What nexus with the jurisdiction is required to found a private action? To what extent can the parties influence in which jurisdiction a claim will be heard?
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Can private actions be brought against both corporations and individuals, including those from other jurisdictions?
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May litigation be funded by third parties? Are contingency fees available?
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Are jury trials available?
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What evidence is admissible?
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Are private actions available where there has been a criminal conviction in respect of the same matter?
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Can the evidence or findings in criminal proceedings be relied on by plaintiffs in parallel private actions? Are leniency applicants protected from follow-on litigation? Do the competition authorities routinely disclose documents obtained in their investigations to private claimants?
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In which circumstances can a defendant petition the court for a stay of proceedings in a private antitrust action?
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What is the typical timetable for collective and single party proceedings? Is it possible to accelerate proceedings?
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What are the relevant limitation periods?
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What appeals are available? Is appeal available on the facts or on the law?
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Are collective proceedings available in respect of antitrust claims?
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Are collective proceedings mandated by legislation?
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If collective proceedings are allowed, is there a certification process? What is the test?
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Have courts certified collective proceedings in antitrust matters?
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Can plaintiffs opt out or opt in?
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If the country is divided into multiple jurisdictions, is a national collective proceeding possible? Can private actions be brought simultaneously in respect of the same matter in more than one jurisdiction?
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