Consumer Organisations Engage with ELI Principles on Third-Party Funding of Litigation
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Videos NCC seminar dispute resolution clauses published
As announced earlier Xandra Kramer participated in a webinar on jurisdiction clauses organised by the Netherlands Commercial Court (NCC) in November 2024, together with professor Krzeminski, Judge Bom (President NCC District Court) Judge Oranje (President NCC Court of Appeal), Mr Visser (NCC Registrar) and Ms Borrius (Partner at Florent law firm, moderator).
The NCC has now published the highlights of this webinar in the form of 13 short clips regarding different subject-matters discussed, including choosing between different types of dispute resolution, costs of the procedure, and enforcement: https://lnkd.in/esMTmjmZ. A compilatin of the entire webinar has been made available on Vimeo: https://lnkd.in/eTzD2Ykw.
Published: November 12, 2024
On 12 November 2024, Adriani Dori and Susanne Augenhofer presented the European Law Institute (ELI) Principles Governing Third Party Funding of Litigation during an online meeting organised by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). Published in October 2024, the ELI Principles (available here) offer a comprehensive framework for the operation of third-party funding in litigation.
Susanne Augenhofer, one of the two reporters behind the ELI Principles, and Adriani Dori, a research assistant involved in their preparation, provided an in-depth overview of the Principles’ rationale, objectives, and development process. Their presentation highlighted the potential impact of these guidelines on litigation funding practices, access to justice, and the effective enforcement of consumer rights, particularly in the context of the implementation of the Representative Actions Directive.
The interactive session included a lively Q&A segment, with BEUC officials and representatives from national consumer associations offering valuable insights. The discussion underscored the practical relevance of the ELI Principles for policymakers and practitioners, as well as their alignment with the VICI research project’s goal of advancing actionable solutions for stakeholders.