Class actions continue to grow in volume, complexity and strategic importance across global markets. Their rise is a 21st-century phenomenon shaped by megatrends such as globalisation, digital transformation, economic development, rapid consumerisation, and heightened expectations of corporate responsibility. These forces are reshaping legal systems and driving demand for more accessible and coordinated litigation pathways.
Drawing on our deep experience advising clients across sectors and jurisdictions, and with our newly enhanced US practice, this overview of the legal landscape in key jurisdictions is designed to support legal teams and business leaders navigate the challenges.
The report covers key developments in Australia, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, the UK, and the US.
Key contacts
Alan Watts
Partner, Head of Class Actions, UK and EMEA, London
Rupert Lewis
Partner, Head of Banking Litigation, UK and EMEA, London
Rachel Lidgate
Partner, London
Maura McIntosh
Knowledge Counsel, London
Ceri Morgan
Knowledge Counsel, London
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