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UK Class Actions: Back Under The Spotlight
19 June 2019
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
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A recent Court of Appeal of England and Wales ruling has revived
a £14 billion class action filed on behalf of more than 46
million U.K. consumers against Mastercard. The decision, which
adopted a broad approach to class certification, raises questions
as to how English law and practice will develop in the recently
reformed area of class actions.
Sym Hunt, a trainee solicitor in London, participated in the
preparation of this article.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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