This expert-led online event to explore why group actions have risen in England and Wales, how recent case law is shaping the regime, and exchange insights with fellow industry leaders.

In recent years, group actions have gained significant traction in England and Wales, offering a powerful tool for collective redress.

Our expert speakers will offer both practitioner and funder perspectives as they explore:

  • The key legal frameworks available for bringing group actions in England and Wales, including Group Litigation Orders (GLOs), representative actions, and the class action regime within the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).
  • The strengths and limitations of these procedural mechanisms, supported by recent case law and judicial commentary, including the practicalities of case management in group litigation.
  • Key factors fuelling the growth in group claims – from high-profile successes to changing consumer behaviour and the role of litigation funders.
  • Emerging trends across sectors and claim types, and what these developments might mean for the future of group actions.
  • Insights from the litigation funding market, including how funders are adapting to evolving case dynamics and risk management.
  • Predictions for the next decade in group litigation – including regulatory changes, funding appetite, and sector growth areas.

Learning objectives

SRA Competencies A1

  • Understand the current landscape of group actions in England and Wales, including how the practice has evolved and why it continues to gain traction.
  • Recognise the key procedural and strategic considerations when navigating group litigation, from case management to the use of different mechanisms.
  • Gain insight into the perspectives of both legal practitioners and funders.
  • Reflect on anticipated developments and future opportunities in the field, including shifts in funding models, regulation, and types of claims.

Who should attend?

  • Dispute Resolution Section members
  • Competition Section members
  • Litigators that provide legal services for group actions, on both defendant and claimant side.

Event details:

Date: Wednesday 11 June 2025

Location: Online

Time: 12.30pm - 13.30pm

Price: FREE for Dispute Resolution section members, £45 + VAT for Law Society members and £55 + VAT Standard rate

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