IBA Annual Litigation Forum - The world has lost its compass: we need to talk about litigators!
15 Apr - 17 Apr 2026
Session information
Reinventing collective redress: the new era of class actions in a globalized legal landscape
Friday 17 April (0930 - 1100)
Description
The reform of collective redress mechanisms marks a turning point for access to justice and corporate accountability. This session will explore the implications of the new class action regime, with a particular focus on its impact on multinational litigation. Panellists will debate how the framework reshapes procedural safeguards, evidentiary standards and damages assessment, while also addressing concerns of forum shopping, litigation funding and harmonisation across jurisdictions. Comparative perspectives from Europe, North American and emerging markets will shed light on opportunities and challenges for practitioners.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Clément Dupoirier | HSF Kramer, Paris, France; Vice Chair, Litigation Committee |
| María Pérez Carrillo | Cuatrecasas, Madrid, Spain |
Speakers
| Simon Day | Macfarlanes LLP, London, England |
| Amel Fenghour | Innsworth Advisors Limited, London, England; Vice Chair, Class Actions Committee |
| Kate Kaso-Howard | Apple, Cupertino, California, USA |
| Branda Katan | Stibbe, Amsterdam, Netherlands |