CDC Cartel Damage Claims is Europe's leading specialist in antitrust damage recovery. We take on all costs, all risks, and all complexity — so your company can focus on what it does best.
CDC is the pioneer and leader in securing antitrust damages in Europe. Our multidisciplinary international team brings together legal, economic, funding, data and IT specialists — all focused on achieving the best possible compensation.
We align our interests fully with yours. CDC works on a no win, no fee basis. We take on all costs and risks, and only take a reasonable share of the compensation if the case succeeds.
We don't settle for less than optimal results. Our track record speaks for itself: CDC has claimed over two billion euros in damages and has succeeded in 100% of cases pursued.
Our approach has been held up as the model for antitrust recovery by the European Commission, the Court of Justice of the EU, the European Parliament, and leading academics worldwide.
From companies and trade associations to law firms and funders — CDC delivers end-to-end antitrust damages recovery for every stakeholder in the case.
If your company purchased goods or services affected by a competition law infringement, you are entitled to full compensation. CDC manages the entire recovery process — entirely at our cost and risk.
"CDC's collective approach considerably increased negotiating power against the cartelists — something no individual company could achieve alone."
CDC partners with national and EU-level trade associations to deliver comprehensive antitrust recovery solutions serving all affected members — at no financial burden to the association.
"Without CDC, our company would not have recovered the same level of compensation — we are extremely satisfied that we chose CDC over other alternatives."
Law firms across Europe trust CDC to provide the specialised expertise, operational infrastructure, and financial capacity that antitrust damages litigation demands.
"CDC has won five settlements for us in two court cases — and we did not have to worry about any burden from costs and risks, as these were borne entirely by CDC."
CDC offers litigation funders the opportunity to leverage its unparalleled experience in European antitrust mass litigation. Independent, conflict-free, and with a track record no other organisation can match.
"CDC is uniquely positioned to identify and assess the cases most likely to succeed — following rigorous due diligence unmatched in the field."
CDC has been at the forefront of antitrust damages litigation in Europe since 2002 — the very first large-scale antitrust damages action in European history was filed by CDC in 2005. Over €2 billion claimed, 100% success rate.
CDC is the sole organisation in Europe that brings together, under one roof, a complete multidisciplinary international team dedicated exclusively to antitrust recovery. Damaged companies can fully outsource their entire claims process.
No win, no fee. CDC absorbs all costs and risks, and receives only a reasonable share of the compensation upon success. Our success is inseparable from yours.
Steadfast in our principles. Adaptive in our methods. Unwavering in our pursuit of the compensation your company deserves.
CDC is currently pursuing major antitrust damages actions on behalf of companies and consumers across multiple European jurisdictions.
EC fined MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco, DAF and Scania €3.8B for a 14-year price-fixing cartel. CDC's lead action covers ~90,000 trucks.
German FCO fined Nordzucker, Pfeifer & Langen and Südzucker ~€280M. CDC claims exceed €360M for 1,000+ companies.
CNMC's largest ever fine — €171M — against 21 car manufacturers. CDC filed action for 14,000+ parties with €47M+ claimed.
From near-impossible to routine: how the European private antitrust enforcement landscape was transformed — and what comes next.
Editorial OverviewDutch courts confirm the validity of CDC's bundling model and that cartels can cause damage even after they end.
Netherlands ProceedingsAs Digital Markets Act enforcement accelerates, Article 102 abuse of dominance claims emerge as the next frontier for private enforcement.
Forward-looking Analysis