Litigation Funding & Antitrust: The Duo Driving the Next Wave of Claims
As the market evolves from large cartel cases to a new wave of abuse of dominance claims, new theories of harm, collective actions and funding strategies are redefining how claims are brought, assessed and defended.
We invite you to the event “Litigation Funding & Antitrust: The Duo Driving the Next Wave of Claims”, where we will explore how the convergence of litigation funding and competition law is reshaping the landscape of damages claims across Europe.
Date
23th of April 2026
Timetable
9:30 - 12:00
Place
ECIJA HQ - Madrid
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Roundtable Discussion | Competition Litigation in Focus
Join Burford and ECIJA for an insightful and dynamic session exploring how litigation funding and antitrust litigation are shaping the future of claims.
The discussion will delve into the evolving landscape of competition damages litigation, addressing key evidentiary and procedural challenges in Spain, the rise of multijurisdictional and collective actions, and the growing role of litigation funding as a driver of private enforcement. We will also explore strategic risk considerations for potential defendants, followed by an open exchange of views.
The session will be led by Teresa Gutiérrez Chacón, Senior Vice President Spain at Burford Capital, together with Patricia Liñán and Rafael Piqueras, Partners in EU & Competition Law at ECIJA, and Librado Loriente, Litigation Partner at ECIJA.
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Join this session and discover how litigation funding and antitrust are transforming the landscape of competition damages claims, from the rise of collective actions to the strategic challenges faced by claimants and defendants.