Class and Collective Actions

The first edition of Class Actions Global Guide provides a high level overview of the key issues involved in class and collective actions in 24 jurisdictions around the world.

Written by leading lawyers in their countries, contributors are ideally placed to provide practical, clear commentary on the inner workings of their respective legal systems.

Juristictions covered include:

• Australia
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• France
• Germany
• India
• Israel
• Italy
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Japan
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• The Netherlands
• Portugal
• Russia
• Spain
• South Korea
• Sweden
• United States
• UK: England & Wales

• Overview of class/collective actions and current trends
• Regulatory framework Use of class/collective actions in all areas of law
• Limitation Standing and procedural framework for bringing an action
• Qualification, joinder and test cases
• Timetabling
• Effect of the area of law on the procedural system
• Funding and costs
• Key effects of the costs/funding regime
• Disclosure and privilege
• Evidence
• Defence
• Damages and relief including recovering damages, interest, declaratory relief, interim awards
• Settlements including settlement rules and separate settlements
• Appeals
• Alternative dispute resolution
• Proposals for reform Online resources