01 Jul Private Enforcement of Competition Law: Legal Principles, Procedural Complexities, and the Tensions between EU Harmonisation and National Autonomy

Francesco Saverio Sagliocco

Law School, Università Commerciale L. Bocconi, Milan, Italy

E-mail: francesco.sagliocco@studbocconi.it

Abstract

The enforcement of competition law is not solely a matter for public authorities. Private parties, whether individuals or companies, must also be able to respond when anticompetitive conduct causes them harm. In such cases, the ability to claim damages plays a crucial role. It isn’t just a formal right on paper; it ensures that consumers and smaller businesses have a real path to obtain redress and to defend their interests within the legal system.

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Keywords: private enforcement, antitrust damages, EU procedural autonomy, Directive 2014/104/EU