Executive Summary
Class actions aren't just for U.S. courts anymore. Our
Litigation Group explores the potential for transatlantic class
action liability and the growth of collective redress throughout
the UK and EU.
- Jurisdictional challenges abound, but they can be overcome
- Multiple ways to bring a class action in the UK
- The EU is making it easier to bring collective actions within
and across Member States
Large U.S. corporates are already well versed in the litigation
risks associated with class actions. Until recently, it would have
been reasonable to assume that the risk of significant class action
liability would be largely confined to the U.S. courts. However,
U.S. corporates with an international customer base would be well
advised to keep a watchful eye on UK and European developments,
where recent cases and legislation have both expanded the potential
for collective action suits and the claims that might form the
basis of class action recovery.
