Class Actions in England & Wales, 2nd Edition | 2022*

Class Actions in England & Wales, 2nd Edition | 2022

Class Actions in England and Wales serves as a vital resource for legal professionals involved in initiating or defending class-action cases within the jurisdiction of England and Wales. This area of law is becoming increasingly significant, with a rising number of complex, high-value cases brought by large groups of claimants.

The book opens with a review of how class-action procedures have evolved in England and Wales. It then explores key issues such as when English courts have jurisdiction over collective claims, the complexities of determining applicable law, and the challenges related to enforcing judgments. Written in a clear and practical style, the text guides readers through every phase of group litigation—from initiation and case management to trial and settlement—while also examining cost-related considerations and methods of funding these actions. Real-world court decisions are used throughout to illustrate how these issues are handled in practice.

The content is informed by relevant procedural rules, legislation, and case law, and is enriched by comparative insights and the authors' practical experience in the field of class-action litigation.

The second edition introduces significant updates and new content across a wide range of topics:

• It includes four entirely new chapters focused on key legal areas: insurance, product liability, data-related class actions, and employment claims.

• The entire text has been revised to incorporate recent case law and legal developments since the first edition.

• It expands on the use of representative actions under CPR 19.6, especially in light of the Supreme Court's ruling in Lloyd v Google.

• The chapter on jurisdiction, choice of law, and the enforcement of judgments has been thoroughly rewritten to reflect the major changes brought about by Brexit.

• The section on competition law claims has been significantly expanded, particularly to address the Supreme Court’s decision in Merricks v MasterCard and the outcomes of related cases that had been delayed pending that judgment.

• The environmental and human rights claims chapter has been substantially updated following the Supreme Court’s rulings in Vedanta and Okpabi, as well as considering Brexit-related implications.

• The chapter on shareholder litigation has been revised to cover key developments, including the Lloyds/HBOS case—the first shareholder class action in the UK—and the Autonomy litigation, which has important implications for claims under section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

In addition, the book examines the involvement of international claimants and the recognition and enforcement of foreign class-action judgments or settlements.

It provides detailed guidance on initiating and managing group actions, covering aspects such as case management, disclosure, and evidentiary procedures, with practical case examples. The stages of trial, judgment, and settlement are also outlined, with a focus on practical considerations. Lastly, the text explains how group actions are financed, including the role of costs and third-party litigation funding.

Table of Contents of Class Actions in England & Wales, 2nd Edition

1. Overview of Class Actions

2. Jurisdiction, Choice of Law and the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments

3. Commencing Group Litigation

4. Conduct of a Group Action

5. Trial, Judgment and Appeals

6. Settlement

7. Costs

8. Fee Agreements & Funding

9. Insurance

10. Environmental and Human Rights-Based Group Actions

11. Product Liability Group Actions

12. Shareholder Claims

13. Data Breach Actions

14. Competition Claims

15. Employment Claims

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