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Mass litigation in Spain: between joinder of claims and class actions
We are continuing to monitor global trends in class actions that are likely to be of interest to financial institutions, particularly in light of the …
Court of Appeal clarifies that cross-undertakings should rarely be required as a condition of security for costs
In a marked shift from previous first instance decisions, the Court of Appeal has provided guidance on the circumstances in which a defendant seeking …
Climate-related disclosures for issuers: FCA publishes final rules
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Policy Statement (PS20/17) and final rules and guidance in relation to climate-related …
High Court strikes out “paradigm” claim for reflective loss in the context of allegedly negligent advice on an IPO
Supreme Court ruling in Merricks: some important clarifications but a number of unresolved issues
On 11 December 2020 the Supreme Court handed down a very significant judgment relating to the certification of a £14bn opt-out competition …
Class Actions in Italy: a second wave of reform
We are continuing to monitor global trends in class actions that are likely to be of interest to financial institutions, particularly in light …
Shaping the boundaries of collective redress in Germany - a glimpse of the future under an EU representative action regime?
A recent judgment handed down by Germany's highest civil court will be of interest to financial institutions concerned about so-called class action …
Climate-related disclosures for issuers: next steps from UK financial regulators outlined
This month, there have been some significant regulatory announcements in relation to climate-related disclosures. These announcements are a result of the …
High Court strikes out group claims in light of parallel claims overseas: good news for parent company liability claims?
The High Court has struck out the claims of over 200,000 claimants against two companies in a group of companies (domiciled in England and Australia …
Class action reform in France: Necessary, but debatable
Proposals for a new, general regime for class actions in France were recently presented to the French National Assembly. If accepted, the new regime will …
Capital Raisings and Opportunistic M&A in a Covid-19 Environment—Lessons Learned from the Global Financial Crisis
Costs recovery when you win – guidance from recent cases
One of the key features of the commercial litigation landscape in England and Wales is that costs generally follow the event, creating a disincentive for …
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