Morgan Lewis partner Frances Murphy authored an article for The Global Legal Post that discusses the rise of collective actions in the United Kingdom, particularly in competition law and following the European Union’s Class Action Directive.
The article reviews key procedural developments, significant cases—such as the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s dismissal of a £1.1 billion claim—and the evolving role of litigation funding. Collective actions in the United Kingdom are becoming more prevalent, and, with potential regulatory changes in litigation funding on the horizon, 2025 may see notable developments that set the parameters for successful claims.