The Next Wave Of Mass Claims: Future Trends In Group Litigation

On 6 June 2024, Ankura, Baker McKenzie, Henderson Chambers, Fladgate LLP, and Shieldpay hosted the panel, "The Next Wave of Mass Claims: Future Trends in Group Litigation" as part of London International Disputes Week 2024.

Robert Jones (of Ankura), Mark Banks (of Baker McKenzie), Nadia Osborne (of Fladgate), Adam Heppinstall KC (of Henderson Chambers), and Claire Van der Zant (of Sheildpay) spoke at the event and provided their insights into the themes shaping the mass claims space. Here we discuss the key takeaways from their discussion.

Exploring the Litigation Landscape

Group actions are, undoubtedly, becoming increasingly popular. They are driven by an appetite for activism in the public, proactive and agile lawyers, and access to third-party funding – to name but a few reasons. Cases that offer strong odds for good economic returns, perhaps bolstered by success in other jurisdictions, will be a staple diet of the Courts, with innovative or novel claims