London as a global class action venue: perspectives from claimants, defendants and economists in this fast-evolving space

As London cements its status as a global hub for class actions, this interactive session brings together legal and economic experts to discuss strategy and the evolving landscape of group litigation. Panellists will share insights from key perspectives—claimants, defendants and economists/experts will share insights on key considerations for practitioners handling a wide range of group litigation cases, including those with UK, cross-border, and global dimensions.

The session will feature:

• Discussion of recent developments in UK class actions and group litigation
• Insights into strategies for both bringing and defending against class actions
• Analysis of the economic and financial aspects of group litigation cases
• Exploration of cross-border and international litigation challenges.

Attendees will actively shape the discussion through real-time voting via a mobile app, allowing for dynamic interaction and immediate feedback on key topics. This format ensures that the most pressing issues and questions from practitioners are addressed during the session.

Key areas of focus include recent settlements and their implications for ongoing cases, calculation and distribution of aggregated damages, emerging trends in group litigation across various sectors and practical considerations for managing complex, multi-party litigation.

This session provides a unique opportunity for professionals within the legal sector to gain valuable insights from experienced practitioners and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of class actions and group litigation in the UK and beyond.