The new issue of Der Betrieb is published today with a specialist article by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnelle and Julian Munder from Haver & Mailänder's antitrust team.

The topic is a recent ECJ ruling that goes far beyond the specific case (round timber). The key question is: What options does German law offer to represent companies that have suffered cartel damage in a bundled manner - e.g. through a so-called litigation vehicle or a specialized service provider?

Many of these providers are cheaper, more efficient and rely on digital processes. However, they come up against legal limits, particularly in the area of cartel damages - for example, because they have to instruct lawyers at regional courts and the classic debt collection authorization is not sufficient for this.

The article sheds light on how the ECJ assesses the role of such models and what practical consequences this has for injured companies - especially when it comes to defending themselves against cartel infringements in a structured and resource-saving manner rather than alone.

For companies with potential cartel damages, the question is now more important than ever: How do I effectively enforce my claims - and with whom? Click here for the technical article on our website: [0503_HuM_The_Operation_Private_enforcement%20in%20Antitrust%20US_JM.pdf]