The Globalisation of Class Actions

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How class actions are going global - at a glance

How class actions are going global

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18 September 2017

Competing class actions: When is a permanent stay of a proceeding warranted?

Following recent consideration of the issue of competing class actions in Canada and the United States, Australia too is beginning to see the development of a body of jurisprudence regarding...

Certification denied for £14bn competition class action - Image of marathon runners on a bridge

09 August 2017

Certification denied for £14bn competition class action: what next for the UK regime?

The UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has recently refused to certify a proposed opt-out class action against MasterCard, following hot on the heels of the abandonment of the first such...

What’s ahead for Australian class actions in 2017

Partner Jason Betts explains why Australia class actions are set to increase in both size and frequency and explore new territory in 2017.

10 March 2017

From little things, big things grow – Herbert Smith Freehills launches 25 years of class actions in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills has launched 25 Years of Class Actions in Australia, a definitive review of the development of the law and practice of class actions between 1992 and 2017....

19 December 2016

State based class action regimes – 25 years on

In March 2017 Australia will mark the 25th anniversary of the commencement of its first class action regime, which was introduced in the Federal Court of Australia in 1992. ...

12 December 2016

Class actions set to get bigger and cover new ground in 2017

Here are our top 5 predictions for what’s in store for the Australian class action environment in 2017.

12 December 2016

Scene set for Erin Brockovich-style mass court claims

Most Australians are familiar with a class action involving contaminated water made famous by the Hollywood films A Civil Action and Erin Brockovich.

27 October 2016

“Common funds” in Australia – the Court has its say on litigation funding

In a landmark decision this week, the Full Federal Court of Australia has recognised litigation funders as an integral part of the class action landscape, paving the way for more...

Key Contacts

If you have any questions or would like to know how this might affect your organisation, please get in touch with our key contacts.

Jason is an Australian disputes partner specialising in class action litigation.

+61 2 9225 5323

Damian is a commercial litigator and heads up our global Class Actions practice.

+61 3 9288 1725

John is a partner in dispute resolution.

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+44 20 7466 2359

Kim is a partner in the Competition, Regulation and Trade group.

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Competition Disputes

Competition, Regulation and Trade

+44 20 7466 2387

Gareth is a commercial and insurance litigator with wide-ranging experience in disputes, arbitration and mediation matters.

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+852 2101 4025

The Globalisation of Class Actions

How class actions are going global - at a glance

Competing class actions: When is a permanent stay of a proceeding warranted?

Certification denied for £14bn competition class action: what next for the UK regime?

From little things, big things grow – Herbert Smith Freehills launches 25 years of class actions in Australia

State based class action regimes – 25 years on

Class actions set to get bigger and cover new ground in 2017

Scene set for Erin Brockovich-style mass court claims

“Common funds” in Australia – the Court has its say on litigation funding

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business and Human Rights

Cross Border M&A

Brexit

Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent

Key Contacts

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How class actions are going global - at a glance

Competing class actions: When is a permanent stay of a proceeding warranted?

Certification denied for £14bn competition class action: what next for the UK regime?

From little things, big things grow – Herbert Smith Freehills launches 25 years of class actions in Australia

State based class action regimes – 25 years on

Class actions set to get bigger and cover new ground in 2017

Scene set for Erin Brockovich-style mass court claims

“Common funds” in Australia – the Court has its say on litigation funding

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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business and Human Rights

Cross Border M&A

Brexit

Trans-Pacific Partnership

The Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent

Key Contacts