A Q&A guide to private antitrust litigation in Germany.

The Q&A provides a high level overview of the legal basis for bringing private antitrust litigation actions; parties to an action; limitation periods and forum; standard of proof and liability; costs and timing; pre-trial applications and hearings; alternative dispute resolution; settlement or discontinuance of an action; proceedings at trial; available defences; available remedies; appeals and proposed legislative reform.

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This Q&A is part of the global guide to private antitrust litigation. The private antitrust litigation global guide serves as a single, essential, starting point of practical reference for both clients and practitioners in considering the various merits of commencing, defending or settling antitrust claims. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/privateantitrustlitigation-guide