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Data breach class actions - new webinar and "handy client guide"
Herbert Smith Freehills has today released the second in our series of webinars on class actions in England and Wales, this time looking at data …
Handy client guide to class actions in England and Wales
Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a series of short guides to class actions in England and Wales. The first two editions, (i) Overview of class …
Court of Appeal confirms Morrisons vicariously liable for employee's deliberate actions in first successful UK class action for data breach
The Court of Appeal has today dismissed an appeal against the High Court's decision that Morrisons was vicariously liable for its employee’s …
Article published - Class actions in England and Wales: key practical challenges
Damian Grave, Gregg Rowan and Maura McIntosh have published an article in PLC Magazine looking at how claims by large groups of claimants are litigated …
New Podcast - Class actions in England and Wales: An increasing threat to corporates?
In this podcast, Damian Grave, Gregg Rowan and Maura McIntosh discuss the extent to which class actions in the English courts are becoming an …
Herbert Smith Freehills contributes England and Wales chapter of The Securities Litigation Review
Securities litigation presents an increasing threat to UK corporates, with the potential for both regulatory action and civil claims by investors seeking …
Article published on how in-house lawyers can tackle the increasing threat of class actions in the English courts
Class actions represent an increasing area of risk for UK corporates, with increasing numbers of high-profile and high-value group claims being …
Holding company liability for acts of a subsidiary: Court of Appeal finds English court lacks jurisdiction on basis no duty of care owed
In the latest in a line of jurisdiction rulings in cases of so-called "class action tourism", the Court of Appeal has held that the English …
Awarding costs in group litigation: Court of Appeal says "who receives the cheque" does not determine success
A recent Court of Appeal decision illustrates the court's approach to awarding costs in the context of complex group litigation, and how it differs from …
Our new book launched today: Class Actions in England and Wales
Herbert Smith Freehills is today launching a new textbook, Class Actions in England and Wales. Written by lawyers from the firm and published by Sweet …
Court of Appeal confirms English Court lacks jurisdiction over claims against UK domiciled parent company in relation to acts of subsidiary abroad
The Court of Appeal has held that the English court does not have jurisdiction to hear claims against two companies in the Shell group (domiciled in the …
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