Research
The following research offers valuable insights on the latest trends in collective redress litigation and the tactics and strategies litigation funders and entrepreneurial plaintiffs' firms are using to expand their business models and bring more lawsuits in European courts. The research also offers recommendations for reforms to stop the spread of U.S.-style class actions abroad. Below is also a public opinion poll of over 5,000 European consumers. The data shows that consumers do not want the European Commission to introduce a collective redress system without safeguards in place.
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A ‘Fair Deal’ for Consumers? An Update on EU Consumer Attitudes Towards Collective Actio...
As the European Commission’s proposal on collective actions makes its way through the legislative process, it is important to assess EU consumer opinion of the proposal and the safeguards included (and not included) in the legislation.
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The Growth of Collective Redress in the EU: A Survey of Developments in 10 Member States
Examines the ‘state of play’ of collective redress in 10 Member States in the EU and reviews suggested safeguards needed to prevent litigation abuse taking hold in Europe.
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Collective Redress Tourism: Preventing Forum Shopping in the EU
The EU is experiencing a wave of new “collective redress” or “class action” mechanisms being introduced in the Member States. However, there is little consistency across the EU regarding when or how actions may be brought.
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The European Commission’s Collective Action Proposal: An Overview
A brief snapshot of what is, and isn’t, in the European Commission’s Proposal.