Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice is a comprehensive compendium covering all forms of collective litigation across 33 European jurisdictions, including all EU Member States, EFTA countries, and the UK. It also features comparative insights from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the United States.
This indispensable resource is designed for practitioners on both sides of the aisle, academics, policymakers and anyone interested in collective litigation. It is the work of over forty contributors and edited by four distinguished experts in litigation, arbitration, and academia.
Each national chapter addresses key topics, including:
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• National Legislation, Cases & Decisions: History, current law, proposed reforms, significant cases, claimants, and outcomes. With views on trends and future outlook.
• Evidence, Hearings, Appeals & Settlement: Rules for disclosure, evidence, expert testimony, grounds and process for appeals, collateral challenges, and the process for settlement.
• Procedural Safeguards: Notification requirements, opt-in/out processes, limitation periods, early dismissal/certification, and claimants’ and defendants’ rights.
• Available Relief & ADR: Seeking injunctive, declaratory, compensatory, or monetary relief, and the legislative or practical use of ADR in collective actions.
• Funding, Costs, Lawyers’ Incentives & Follow-on Actions: Rules on funding (disclosure, third-party funding, insurance), cost allocation, lawyers’ fees and incentives, and collective actions after public authority findings.
