Global Guide to Competition 2016 Litigation Global Guide to Competition Litigation 2016 Global Guide to Competition Litigation Introduction This is a guide to the litigation of civil claims grounded on a breach of competition law. A range of procedural and substantive issues can arise when bringing or defending such claims for example, whether the claim is for damages or an injunctive remedy, or whether the claim arises from an infringement of competition law identified by a regulatory authority (a “follow-on claim”) or from an infringement alleged but not established by a regulatory decision (a “stand-alone claim”). We have included a quick reference table so that you can see the different approaches each jurisdiction applies to these issues. Litigation strategy will often require accounting for claims in a number of jurisdictions and likely entail ongoing regulatory investigations or employment considerations. This can be complex and challenging both from a legal and risk management perspective. This guide aims to introduce you to the considerations you might factor into any such strategy. The Baker & McKenzie Global Competition Litigation team would be happy to discuss any of the considerations with you further, taking account of the specifics of your situation. Our contact details can be found at the end of this guide. Global Guide to Competition Litigation Contents Jurisdiction guides quick reference table ................................................................................................ 1 EU Antitrust Damages Directive (2014/104/EU) ................................................................................... 4 Argentina .............................................................................................................................................. 11 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 11 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 13 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 15 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 15 Australia ................................................................................................................................................ 17 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 17 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 19 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 22 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 23 Austria ................................................................................................................................................... 24 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 24 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 26 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 29 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 29 Belgium ................................................................................................................................................. 31 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 31 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 32 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 35 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 36 Brazil ..................................................................................................................................................... 37 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 37 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 38 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 40 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 40 Canada .................................................................................................................................................. 42 A. Availability of private enforcement in respect of competition law infringements and jurisdiction ........................................................................................................... 42 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 45 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 48 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 50 China ..................................................................................................................................................... 53 A. Availability of private enforcement in respect of competition law infringements and jurisdiction ........................................................................................................... 53 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 56 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 59 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 60 Czech Republic ..................................................................................................................................... 64 A. Availability of private enforcement in respect of competition law infringements and jurisdiction ........................................................................................................... 64 Baker McKenzie | i B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 65 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 67 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 69 Egypt ..................................................................................................................................................... 70 A. Availability of private enforcement in respect of competition law infringements and jurisdiction ........................................................................................................... 70 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 72 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 75 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 76 England and Wales ............................................................................................................................... 77 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 77 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 82 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 89 D. Emerging trends .......................................................................................................... 92 France .................................................................................................................................................... 93 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................... 93 B. Conduct of proceedings and costs ............................................................................... 95 C. Relief ........................................................................................................................... 98 D. Emerging trends ........................................................................................................ 100 Germany .............................................................................................................................................. 101 A. Availability of civil claims.......................................................................................