CDC is the European pioneer and market leader in the end-to-end management of antitrust damage claims. CDC developed a fully integrated "one-stop-shop" model combining economic analysis, legal strategy, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement, building over two decades a unique and unmatched track record across Europe.
CDC has taken the strategic decision to make its services available to law firms and litigation funders, enabling them to leverage CDC's unparalleled experience and institutional expertise in the field of antitrust mass litigation for the benefit of their portfolios. As CDC is not linked to or controlled by litigation funders, the services can be provided on a bespoke and conflict-free basis.
Funders who engage CDC benefit from its extensive experience and unrivalled track record in European antitrust litigation. The aggregate value of claims currently handled by CDC exceeds €3 billion.
CDC is uniquely positioned to identify and assess the cases most likely to succeed. Following a rigorous due diligence process, CDC determines the potential value of claims and devises the most effective enforcement strategy, whether through litigation or settlement, across European jurisdictions.
Full outsourcing of the creation and management of case-specific entities that pursue collective claims across Europe, in full compliance with all regulatory requirements including the German Legal Services Act. Provision of qualified directors, insurance solutions, Luxembourg presence, GDPR-compliant data infrastructure, and bespoke distribution of settlement proceeds.
End-to-end case management and due diligence support: litigation strategy development, jurisdictional analysis, selection and coordination of experts, data collection and validation, damage quantification, pleadings assistance, settlement negotiation support, budget monitoring, and strategic advisory.
20+ years of purpose-built IT solutions for antitrust mass claims litigation: platform development, AI-powered document processing, case management, CRM, and full IT infrastructure. Available fully integrated or modular — including infrastructure hosting, contract automation, OCR data extraction, and data analytics.
Throughout all stages of the engagement, CDC's team can provide personalised support and dedicated helpdesk services in all major European languages.
CDC maintains a multidisciplinary international team of competition lawyers, economists, and data/IT specialists. CDC has established a broad European network of partners, including leading litigators, competition economists, and international economics professors.