29th Annual Competition Conference
12 Sep - 13 Sep 2025
Session information
Session two: Damages actions: the state of play and impact on the competition enforcement landscape
Friday 12 September (1145 - 1300)
Description
Leading antitrust practitioners will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in antitrust damages litigation worldwide, including the impact of recent legislative and judicial developments, the role of collective actions and class proceedings, and the increasing influence of litigation funding in enabling claims. The session will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the future of antitrust damages litigation and the implications for businesses, funders, and legal practitioners worldwide.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Andrew Ward | Gomez-Acebo & Pombo, Madrid, Spain; Working Group Officer, Antitrust Section |
| Rein Wesseling | Stibbe, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Vice Chair, Antitrust Section |
Speakers
| Steven Cernak | Bona Law, Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Anthony Maton | Hausfeld, London, England |
| Elizabeth Richmond | Clifford Chance LLP, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |