United Kingdom: Class Actions

The three conjoined appeals considered the sale of motor finance to financially unsophisticated consumers each of which had bought a second-hand car from dealerships which also brokered their financing

The decision will be significant for shareholder litigation, including securities class actions, as it will mean that shareholders generally have no entitlement to production...

Welcome to our latest quarterly bulletin (our first as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer) which contains updates on commercial litigation developments over the past three months...

This article highlights the rising litigation risks tied to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, examining environmental, social, and governance-related legal challenges. It outlines strategies for businesses to mitigate these risks through proactive ESG due diligence, accurate reporting, and supply chain oversight...

The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal granted a class action order against Apple, allowing UK iOS developers to seek £785m in damages over allegedly excessive App Store commissions, echoing similar regulatory scrutiny across the UK and EU.

The High Court struck out a representative action for flight delay compensation due to lack of "same interest" among claimants and the claimant's financial motivations. This ruling clarifies future class actions under CPR 19.8.

The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court's decision that a claim in respect of secret commissions for referrals to an IP renewal services provider can proceed as an "opt-out"...

2023 has been another eventful year for competition and consumer protection at both EU and UK levels.

A recent High Court decision in favour of Barclays Bank (Barclays Bank UK Plc v Terry [2023] EWHC 2726 (Ch)) has sparked intrigue in the field of representative actions.