In the first episode of this mini-series on class actions, Ashurst’s Tim West, Jon Gale, and Anna Morfey set the scene by highlighting emerging trends and legal developments. With class action risk rising up corporate agendas, we’re launching a new mini-series to explore the emerging risks and trends for business leaders to watch out for. We’ll speak with legal experts from across the globe to bring you fresh perspectives and analysis to help your organisation stay ahead of the curve. Our mini-series kicks off in London, where three Ashurst lawyers explain the basics of class actions and their growing prominence. Tim West, Jon Gale and Anna Morfey reflect on the differences between UK, US and Australian class actions and the different ways to bring claims. The trio also discuss the Competition Appeal Tribunal regime and some of the unique challenges for defendants, including potential for actions occurring in multiple jurisdictions. And they emphasise the need for companies to proactively consider reputational risks posed by class actions. To follow this continuing series, subscribe to Ashurst Legal Outlook on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Future episodes will feature experts from the US, Australia, Germany and elsewhere exploring topics such as ESG, greenwashing, crisis management, and more. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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