Originally from Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice – Preview Page

Guidance for Contributors of National Chapters  in Parts Two, Three, and Four of the Book 

I. INTRODUCTION

This book on Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice, to be published by Juris Publishing and launched in 2025, describes European legislation and developments and includes a chapter for each European jurisdiction listed in the table of contents. Each of these chapters should describe the national legislation on collective litigation and significant national cases and developments, focusing on major topics such as jurisdiction, standing, notice, rights to be heard, case management, early dismissal of manifestly unfounded cases, admissibility (certification), choice of law, parallel litigation, multijurisdictional issues, rights of defense, recognition and enforcement of judgments, and settlement.   

II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTHORS OF NATIONAL LAW CHAPTERS

Using the definitions in Part III, please address the issues in Part IV.

The book is intended to be a neutral description of existing law and experience in each country.  

Please include citations to legislation, rules and decisions of courts, rules and decisions of public authorities, and other referenced materials and developments.  

When referencing a court, public authority, or other entity, please use its original language name followed by an English translation in parenthesis, e.g. Bundesgerichtshof or BGH (Federal Court of Justice), Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office). 

III. DEFINITIONS

“alternative dispute resolution” or “ADR” means any type of out-of-court dispute resolution.