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7 October 2024

Key Issues With Managing Class Actions And/Or Cross-Border Multi-Party Litigation – A Global View (Video)

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

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Sheppard Mullin is a full service Global 100 firm with over 1,000 attorneys in 16 offices located in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since 1927, companies have turned to Sheppard Mullin to handle corporate and technology matters, high stakes litigation and complex financial transactions. In the US, the firm’s clients include more than half of the Fortune 100.
Join us for the second installment in our webinar series as we delve further into the complex world of managing global class actions and cross-border multi-party litigation.
United States Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Join us for the second installment in our webinar series as we delve further into the complex world of managing global class actions and cross-border multi-party litigation. This session aims to provide attendees with a pragmatic approach to overcoming the unique challenges that arise when handling these multifaceted legal matters on a global scale. Our focus will be on the real-world challenges legal professionals face when operating across jurisdictions. We'll provide you with a roadmap to navigate through key issues, from coordinating a unified global defense to managing complex discovery processes and protecting your organization's reputation.

Key Topics:

  • Global Coordination and Strategy Alignment: Learn how to synchronize your global legal strategy, ensuring cohesive defenses, evidence presentation, and overall case management across different jurisdictions.
  • Disclosure, Discovery, and Privilege Management: Navigate the complexities of cross-border disclosure and discovery processes while effectively managing privilege issues to protect sensitive information.
  • PR Management and Brand Protection: Understand the nuances of maintaining your organization's reputation and protecting its brand during the heightened public scrutiny that often accompanies class actions and mass litigation.
  • Litigation Funding and Cost Management: Explore strategies for dealing with litigation funding, including how to manage costs effectively and counteract a financially backed claimant.

Presented by:

  • Philipp Behrendt, Partner, Taylor Wessing
  • Katie Chandler, Partner, Taylor Wessing
  • Andrew Howell, Partner, Taylor Wessing
  • Imad Matini, Partner, Sheppard Mullin
  • Paul Werner, Partner, Sheppard Mullin

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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