Class/collective actions in Belgium: overview | Practical Law

Class/collective actions in Belgium: overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to class/collective actions in Belgium.

Class/collective actions in Belgium: overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 2-618-0367 (Approx. 21 pages)

Class/collective actions in Belgium: overview

by Hakim Boularbah and Maria-Clara Van den Bossche, Loyens & Loeff
Law stated as at 01 Oct 2020Belgium
A Q&A guide to class/collective actions in Belgium.
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of class/collective actions, including current trends; the regulatory framework; limitation periods; standing and the procedural framework for bringing an action; funding and costs; disclosure; damages and relief; settlement; appeals; alternative dispute resolution and proposals for reform.