Litigation Notes

UK government consults on measures to speed up and simplify competition class actions regime

The stated aim is to provide a route to redress that is swifter, simpler, less costly and distributes more money to consumers and businesses.

Solicitors Regulation Authority consults on consumer protection measures where litigation funding used for consumer claims

High Court considers appropriate split for trial of s.90 and 90A FSMA claims in Entain litigation

Multi-party claims: Court of Appeal upholds decision allowing over 5,000 motor finance claims to be brought together

High Court adjourns landmark securities class action trial due to risk of prejudice to overlapping criminal proceedings

The decision illustrates the challenges that can arise when there are simultaneous civil and criminal proceedings.

Litigation developments: England and Wales – Quarterly update

London International Disputes Week 2026 (1-5 June) – Tradition, Trust and Transformation

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 36: General update

Law Commission to consider introduction of opt-out consumer class actions regime

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 35: General update

Supreme Court reshapes UK competition class actions landscape

The Supreme Court has held that the FX class action cannot proceed on an "opt-out" basis, overturning the Court of Appeal's decision.

The class actions landscape: Australian class actions