{"product_id":"private-enforcement-of-eu-competition-silvia-venda-9789403521398","title":"Private Enforcement of EU Competition Law and Class Actions: Has the Force Awakened?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Competition Law Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the right to seek compensation for damages caused by breaches of competition rules is firmly established in EU law, its exercise remains out of reach for many, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers - the very groups most in need of protection. Highlighting the persistent challenges that have hindered its effectiveness, this book explores the historical and legal context of private enforcement, analyses the scope of the EU Damages Directive, and makes a strong case for EU-level legislation on collective redress in competition law.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSílvia Bessa Venda clearly demonstrates how the absence of robust collective mechanisms in this area hinders access to redress, due to the monetary, legal, and cultural barriers that beset isolated damages claims. In other words, the author unpacks the reasons why private enforcement of EU competition law continues to fall short. She does so by examining such key elements as the following: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe principles of effectiveness and equivalence;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eright to compensation;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etypes and models of class actions;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elegal standing;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edisclosure of evidence;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epunitive damages;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecost allocation;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethird-party and public funding;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003equota litis or contingency fee agreements; and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe remuneration of representative entities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comparative study of four jurisdictions - Portugal, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and France - offers valuable insights into diverse approaches to collective redress and the lessons they provide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth a diagnosis of the current shortcomings and a call to action for a more accessible and equitable system of redress, the book identifies ten key factors that influence the success or stagnation of antitrust class actions across the EU. It concludes with a six-point legislative proposal designed to harmonise collective enforcement in this area, without replicating the US model, but rather respecting core Member States' principles. Whether you are an academic, practitioner, policymaker, or advocate, it will demystify complex procedures and funding options, empower you to act decisively in overcoming barriers to compensation in competition law cases, and advance access to justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Silvia Venda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9403521392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789403521398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kluwer Law International\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d","brand":"Silvia Venda","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48089531810047,"sku":"9789403521398","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c67f8dc9-4a44-4b31-94d8-419f0b58dfad.jpg?v=1769110862","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/private-enforcement-of-eu-competition-silvia-venda-9789403521398","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}