As part of London International Disputes Week, we will be co-hosting a hybrid event with Henderson Chambers on Wednesday 4 June, from 9am – 11am.
Until recently, group litigation in the London Courts was largely confined to the Competition Appeal Tribunal. However, we are now witnessing a rapid rise in international claims against London-based defendants in tort law, including negligence, breach of statutory duty, nuisance, and personal injury. NGOs are increasingly finding themselves defending such claims. The London Courts have shown a willingness to expand their jurisdiction to any part of the world where there is a connection to the UK, particularly where claimants may lack funding options in their own countries.
In this panel discussion, we will bring together a host of experts to discuss the current state of the law, the economics of group claims, and what lies ahead for our clients.
- Tim Constable, Partner – Bates Wells
- Leticia Jennings, Partner and Head of Litigation – Bates Wells
- Freya Foster, Barrister – Henderson Chambers
- Schellion J Horn, Partner – Grant Thornton
- Andrew Mizner, Editor in Chief – Commercial Dispute Resolution
- Ayse Yazir, Managing Director – Bench Walk Advisors
To find out more about this event, and register your interest, please click here.