Mass Claims Essentials - UK vs EU Collective Actions: When Systems Collide
Is your organisation prepared for the growing risk of collective litigation across multiple jurisdictions? Bird & Bird is pleased to invite you to the launch of our new webinar series: Mass Claims Essentials.
Throughout the series, our experts will provide in-depth analysis of emerging trends, legal strategies and practical guidance on managing mass claims risk. The aim of the series is to provide an engaging forum where attendees can explore the topic of collective redress in an accessible, informative and open forum.
Join our leading collective redress experts Victoria Hobbs (Partner, UK) and Susanne Lutz (Partner, Germany) for the first webinar in our new series examining the most pressing legal challenges in mass claims litigation.
In this session our speakers will discuss the following topics:
Comparative frameworks: Common law vs civil law approaches
- How collective redress mechanisms differ across jurisdictions
- Key procedural distinctions between UK group litigation, German mass claims and other EU collective actions
- The impact of legal systems on litigation strategy and risk management
The rise of consumer-facing mass and collective claims
- Emerging trends in collective litigation, particularly against Big Tech
- Why mass claims are increasing and where defendants face the greatest exposure
- Lessons from recent high-profile cases
Strategic considerations for defendants
- Early warning signs and risk indicators
- Coordinating international defence strategies across multiple jurisdictions
- Practical steps to minimise litigation risk and manage multi-jurisdictional exposure
Looking ahead
- Implications for businesses operating across Europe
- Risk management considerations for in-house teams
- Preparing for future collective redress challenges
This event is aimed at in-house legal and compliance teams, dispute resolution practitioners, and business leaders with responsibility for litigation risk management.
Webinar timings
16:00 - 17:00 GMT
17:00 - 18:00 CET
We hope you can join us! Click the accept button below to register.
This is the first in our Mass Claims Essentials series. Future sessions will explore product liability mass claims under the new EU Product Liability Directive, mass data privacy claims under GDPR, and collective actions in competition law.