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Glossary/Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; Abstract; 1.1 Collective Redress and Cross-Border Mass Disputes; 1.2 Parameters of This Book; 1.3 Book Structure; 1.4 Typologies/Classifications of Collective Redress Mechanisms in the EU; 1.4.1 Public Law Mechanisms and Private Law Mechanisms; 1.4.2 Aggregate Litigation and Representative Litigation; 1.4.2.1 Model or Test Case; 1.4.2.2 Collective Action; 1.4.2.3 Collective Settlement; 1.5 Goals of Collective Redress Mechanisms; 1.5.1 Introduction; 1.5.2 Efficient Legal Protection; 1.5.3 Effective Legal Protection
1.5.4 Reduction of the Administrative Burden on the Judiciary1.6 Goals of the Brussels Regulation; 1.6.1 Introduction; 1.6.2 Free Movement of Judgments; 1.6.3 Rights of the Defence; 1.6.4 Legal Certainty; 1.6.5 Resolving a Dispute Before an Appropriate Court; References; Collective Redress Mechanisms in the EU; 2 German KapMuG Procedure; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Deutsche Telekom and KapMuG History; 2.3 How a KapMuG Procedure Is Initiated; 2.4 What Plaintiffs Can Achieve Through a KapMuG Procedure; 2.5 Recent Experience with the Act, and Future Developments; References
3 Dutch Collective ActionAbstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 History of Collective Action; 3.3 Parties That Can Bring a Collective Action?; 3.4 Criteria for Bringing a Collective Action; 3.5 The Result of Bringing a Collective Action; 3.6 Recent Experience with Collective Actions; 3.7 Future Developments; References; 4 Dutch WCAM Procedure; Abstract; 4.1 Collective Settlement History; 4.2 The Conditions for Arranging a WCAM Settlement; 4.3 What Can Eventually Be Achieved with a WCAM Settlement; 4.4 WCAM Case Law; 4.4.1 Dexia Case; 4.4.2 Vedior Case; 4.4.3 Shell Case; 4.4.4 Converium Case
4.5 Current and Future Developments4.5.1 Amendments to the WCAM; 4.5.2 Preliminary Questions Supreme Court; References; Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Mass Disputes; 5 Jurisdiction and the KapMuG; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Submission; 5.3 Jurisdiction in Consumer-Related Matters; 5.3.1 Application of Chapter II, Section 4 Brussels I-Bis; 5.3.2 Jurisdiction in KapMuG Procedure Relating to Financial Products; 5.4 Choice of Forum Agreement; 5.4.1 Choice of Forum Agreement in Consumer-Related Matters; 5.4.1.1 Choice of Forum Agreement Before the Dispute Arises
5.4.1.2 Choice of Forum Agreement After the Dispute Has Arisen5.4.2 Choice of Forum Agreement in Non-Consumer-Related Matters; 5.4.2.1 Choice of Forum Agreement and the Underlying Financial Product; 5.4.2.2 Choice of Forum and the Holding of Shares; 5.4.3 Conclusion; 5.5 General Provision; 5.6 Jurisdiction in Contractual Matters; 5.6.1 Various Places of Performance; 5.7 Jurisdiction in Tortious Matters; 5.7.1 Place Where the Harmful Event Occurred or May Occur; 5.8 Effect of Grounds of Jurisdiction on the Goals of Collective Redress; 5.8.1 Effective Legal Protection
1.5.4 Reduction of the Administrative Burden on the Judiciary1.6 Goals of the Brussels Regulation; 1.6.1 Introduction; 1.6.2 Free Movement of Judgments; 1.6.3 Rights of the Defence; 1.6.4 Legal Certainty; 1.6.5 Resolving a Dispute Before an Appropriate Court; References; Collective Redress Mechanisms in the EU; 2 German KapMuG Procedure; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Deutsche Telekom and KapMuG History; 2.3 How a KapMuG Procedure Is Initiated; 2.4 What Plaintiffs Can Achieve Through a KapMuG Procedure; 2.5 Recent Experience with the Act, and Future Developments; References
3 Dutch Collective ActionAbstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 History of Collective Action; 3.3 Parties That Can Bring a Collective Action?; 3.4 Criteria for Bringing a Collective Action; 3.5 The Result of Bringing a Collective Action; 3.6 Recent Experience with Collective Actions; 3.7 Future Developments; References; 4 Dutch WCAM Procedure; Abstract; 4.1 Collective Settlement History; 4.2 The Conditions for Arranging a WCAM Settlement; 4.3 What Can Eventually Be Achieved with a WCAM Settlement; 4.4 WCAM Case Law; 4.4.1 Dexia Case; 4.4.2 Vedior Case; 4.4.3 Shell Case; 4.4.4 Converium Case
4.5 Current and Future Developments4.5.1 Amendments to the WCAM; 4.5.2 Preliminary Questions Supreme Court; References; Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Mass Disputes; 5 Jurisdiction and the KapMuG; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Submission; 5.3 Jurisdiction in Consumer-Related Matters; 5.3.1 Application of Chapter II, Section 4 Brussels I-Bis; 5.3.2 Jurisdiction in KapMuG Procedure Relating to Financial Products; 5.4 Choice of Forum Agreement; 5.4.1 Choice of Forum Agreement in Consumer-Related Matters; 5.4.1.1 Choice of Forum Agreement Before the Dispute Arises
5.4.1.2 Choice of Forum Agreement After the Dispute Has Arisen5.4.2 Choice of Forum Agreement in Non-Consumer-Related Matters; 5.4.2.1 Choice of Forum Agreement and the Underlying Financial Product; 5.4.2.2 Choice of Forum and the Holding of Shares; 5.4.3 Conclusion; 5.5 General Provision; 5.6 Jurisdiction in Contractual Matters; 5.6.1 Various Places of Performance; 5.7 Jurisdiction in Tortious Matters; 5.7.1 Place Where the Harmful Event Occurred or May Occur; 5.8 Effect of Grounds of Jurisdiction on the Goals of Collective Redress; 5.8.1 Effective Legal Protection