United Kingdom on Class Actions

App developers in the UK have recently filed a class action against Google, seeking up to £1.04 billion in compensation. It is argued that Google has abused its dominant position...

In Adams and others v Ministry of Defence, the High Court has recently followed the Court of Appeal judgment in Morris and others v Williams & Co Solicitors (a firm), in confirming that multiple claimants...

Recent developments in litigation and arbitration highlight ongoing uncertainty over Litigation Funding Agreements (LFAs) following the PACCAR decision, which invalidated many LFAs. Meanwhile, amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 are moving forward, excluding international treaties from the new bill.