Cornerstone Research
The European Class Actions Forum 2024
The only Representative Action Forum focusing exclusively on European Jurisdictions
12 & 13 June 2024 | In-Person | Pestana Amsterdam Riverside, Netherlands
Historically, class action events have taken a broader, more generic look at global jurisdictions or more long-standing class action regimes such as the US. In contrast, this conference focuses specifically on Europe and its developing class action landscape.
Delegates who are seeking a European perspective on representative actions will benefit greatly from this focus on the region. Leading lawyers, economic experts and class representatives have shaped the agenda so that attendees get practical, first-hand experience of pressing issues concerning European mass litigation.
Hear Direct From the Judiciary
Hear directly from key Sector Regulators and members of the Judiciary. This is a unique opportunity to meet individuals actively involved in setting the guidance for new class action regimes in various member states and gain the knowledge only they can share.
With Over 50 Speakers Across 14 Key Topics In Just Two Days...
Netherlands Commercial Court
Jones Day
Herbert Smith Freehills
Gleiss Lutz
Cornerstone Research
Cornerstone Research
Uría Menéndez
Houthoff
Geradin Partners
Aston Law School
Ashurst
Finch Dispute Resolution (The Netherlands)
Gibson Dunn
Cornerstone Research
PLMJ
Ashurst
CMS Law
Brinkhof (Netherlands)
Lemstra Van der Korst
Stibbe
TheJudge Global
BakerHostetler
White & Case
Stadermann Luiten
Fox Williams
Cadwalader
Clifford Chance
Scott & Scott
Eversheds Sutherland
Verita
Pinsent Masons
Ahern Rudden Quigley
Edwin Coe LLP
Sérvulo & Associados
KCC/ Gilardi & Co.
Noerr (Germany)
Clifford Chance
Scott + Scott (Netherlands)
BRS LLP
CMS
Birkway
Skadden
Byfield Consultancy
Sidley Austin LLP
Loyens & Loeff
Gateley
The Privacy Collective
Ignitis
With An Agenda Curated By Your Expert Advisory Board
Sousa Ferro & Associados
IUS Omnibus
Tilburg University/independent advisor TLC (Netherlands)
Cornerstone Research
Dentons (Italy)
A Balanced Perspective Addressing Concerns For All Parties
While other events are weighted more towards claimant or defendant side, The European Class Actions Forum 2024 brings a balanced perspective addressing concerns for all parties. Delegates will benefit from a more even discussion, hearing a diverse set of views, leading to a more informed perspective and insights into the mindset of opposing counsel. Top economists with expertise in the evaluation of mass claims in consumer class actions, other competition claims, and shareholder litigation, along with prominent legal practitioners, will provide insight from front line experiences on the likes of...
The Rise in European Shareholder and Securities Class Actions
- Private retail investors vs venture capital in shareholder actions
- “After the event” insurance and other financing risks
- How economics can inform legal analysis of
questions related to class composition and quantum
Recent Developments in Data Privacy Class Actions
- How the EU RAD builds on the GDPR for consumers
- Evidence gathering and pre-litigation discovery
- Unique possibilities for forum shopping
The Evolving Landscape of ESG Class Actions
- NL precedent for environmental claims, Urgenda, KLM, and others
- Greenwashing cases and corporate climate commitments
- Disclosure of human rights and environmental credentials
Evaluating the Legitimacy and Viability of Cross Border Claims
- How claimants have been pursuing cases concerning multiple member states in the new regime
- Financing cross border claims
- Establishing commonality across state lines
- Can the Dutch WAMCA Regime Be Applied Outside of the Netherlands?
- Implications for claimants and clients if the WAMCA has wider application
- Who is allowed to file a claim in the European Union
- What do you need to fulfil the requirements in various member states
- How is it going to work in practice?
Strategies for Effective Class Management, Communication, and Payment Mechanisms
- Difficulties in getting people in for Opt-In cases for sensitive matters like privacy cases and data breaches
- Notifying members of a very large and diverse class of relevant updates and developments in their case
- Absent class members – discovery
- Litigation PR
- What European parties can learn from established payment structures in the UK, US, and Canada
- Perspectives on current EU payment functionalities.
- Claims Administration
Managing Risks and Strategies in the Defence of Class Actions
- The kinds of liabilities present with new access to class actions
- How to prepare as a defence firm in a member state with oncoming legislation
- Impacts of the RAD from claimant / defendant perspective
- Novel Exposure for Clients from the European RAD