SWITZERLAND
Germany
France
Bern
Switzerland
Law and Practice Contributed by: Mani Reinert and Pascal Hachem Bär & Karrer
Italy
Contents 1. Introduction P.182 1.1 Current Framework for Private Antitrust Litigation p.182 1.2 Recent Developments p.182 2. Private Antitrust Claims: Basis and Procedure P.182 2.1 Statutory Basis p.182 2.2 Courts p.182 2.3 Impact of Competition Authorities p.183 2.4 Proof p.183 2.5 Pass-On Defence p.183 3. Limitation Periods and the Duration of Litigation P.183 3.1 Statute of Limitations p.183 3.2 Typical Length of Private Antitrust Litigation p.183 4. Class and Collective Actions P.184 4.1 Statutory Basis p.184 4.2 Opting In or Out p.184 4.3 Direct/Indirect Purchasers p.184 4.4 Class Certification p.184 5. Choice of Jurisdiction P.184 5.1 Rules on Jurisdiction and Applicable Law p.184 6. Disclosure/Discovery P.184 6.1 Disclosure/Discovery Procedure p.184 6.2 Legal Professional Privilege p.184 6.3 Leniency and Settlement Agreements p.184
7. Witness and Expert Opinions P.184 7.1 Witness Procedure p.184 7.2 Expert Witness Role and Procedure p.185 8. Damages P.185 8.1 Damages: Assessment, Passing On and Interest p.185 9. Liability and Contribution P.185 9.1 Joint and Several Liability p.185 9.2 Contribution p.185 10. Other Remedies P.185 10.1 Injunctions p.185 10.2 Alternative Dispute Resolution p.186 11. Funding and Costs P.186 11.1 Litigation Funding p.186 11.2 Costs p.186 12. Appeals P.186 12.1 Basis of Appeal p.186 13. Looking Forward P.186 13.1 Legislative Trends and Other Developments p.186
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