The Competition Law Forum Working Group on Private Actions

Private enforcement of competition law is currently being encouraged within the EU by the European Commission and other competition authorities. In December 2005 the Commission published a Green Paper on Damages Actions for Breach of the EC Antitrust Rules; it wished to receive replies to this document before 21 April 2006.

In January 2006 the CLF set up a working group, chaired by Richard Eccles of Bird & Bird, London, to respond to the issues highlighted in the Green Paper. Peter Whelan of the CLF was the group's rapporteur. This working group completed its work in mid-April and submitted its response to the Green Paper by the 21 April deadline.

To access the CLF's submission please click here.