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Upcoming webinars: freezing orders, class actions and contracts
Over the next few weeks we will be delivering a number of disputes-related webinars for Herbert Smith Freehills clients and contacts, including …
Risks of US claims arising from acts of third parties in supply chain
In recent years, we have seen increasing efforts to hold multinational companies legally responsible for acts conducted abroad, particularly in emerging …
Consumer Rights Act passed by Parliament: new "opt-out" class action for competition claims from October 2015
The Consumer Rights Act received Royal Assent yesterday, 26 March, and is expected to come into force on 1 October 2015. The Act will make it easier for …
US Supreme Court provides new avenue for defendants to challenge securities class certification
The US Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision reaffirming the “fraud-on-the-market” doctrine that has been a cornerstone of modern securities …
“Opt-out” class action for UK competition claims a step closer to reality
On Thursday 23 January the government introduced the Consumer Rights Bill to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals for a new collective …
Draft Consumer Rights Bill includes proposed new "opt-out" class action for competition claims
The government's draft Consumer Rights Bill, published today, includes proposals for a new collective action for competition claims, together with other …
European Commission Recommendation on common principles for collective actions in EU
The European Commission has today published its long-awaited proposals for the future of collective actions in the EU. The proposals take the form of a …
New "opt-out" class action to be introduced for competition claims
The government has today published its plans for reforming the UK regime for competition law private actions, including the creation of a new …
Our first annual disputes client conference: Trends in international dispute resolution
On Monday 12 November, we held our first annual Herbert Smith Freehills disputes conference "Trends in international dispute resolution". Following …
Report recommends new class action for Hong Kong
Class action reform has for some time been a hot topic both in the UK and in Europe, with recent government proposals for a new "opt-out" collective …
Opt-out class action proposed for competition claims
On Tuesday (24 April) the government published its anticipated consultation on competition law private actions, including radical …
European Parliament softens stance on EU class actions
In a resolution adopted on 2 February 2012 in response to the Commission’s 2011 consultation “Towards a coherent European approach to collective …
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