Litigating competition law in the English courts

English High Court. It will cover:

• Typical situations in which competition law claims or defences may be available;
• The advantages and disadvantages of litigating in the High Court versus a complaint to the OFT
• A detailed consideration of the different remedies available: avoidance, injunctions and damages. In particular, issues in relation to:
  • Set off;
  • Severance;
  • Mandatory/Prohibitory injunctions;
  • Passing on defence in damages;
  • Exemplary/punitive damages;
  • quantification of damages
• Tactical concerns: including the role of expert witnesses and the importance of the pleadings.