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Honoured to contribute to the International Collective Redress Conference organised by the UK Bar Council alongside leading judges, academics, and practitioners from across Europe. The discussions explored the evolving framework of collective litigation, the implementation of the EU Representative Actions Directive across Member States, and emerging procedural innovations such as the French “sanction civile pour faute lucrative”.

Bulgaria’s transposition of the Representative Actions Directive marks a key milestone in the development of European collective redress. By introducing a specialised procedural framework, strengthening the role of qualified entities, and enabling coordinated cross-border actions, the reform contributes to a more structured and operational EU enforcement landscape.

An engaging panel discussion at the Perfect Law conference brought together leading experts to explore the evolution of collective redress and the rise of new litigation hubs. The event underscored the importance of international collaboration and ongoing dialogue in shaping the future of global class actions.

The 2026 David Bederman Symposium brought together leading scholars and practitioners to examine how national justice systems contribute to global justice. Through keynotes and panel discussions, the event explored innovations in rights enforcement, access to justice, and the future of transnational legal frameworks.

At the CompLaw Private Enforcement Conference, discussions highlighted the growing importance of collective actions in ensuring effective compensation for victims of competition law infringements. The panel explored the balance between public and private enforcement, as well as the challenges of coordinating large-scale, cross-border litigation.

On 27 January 2026, the Spanish Supreme Court adopted a Plenary Non-Jurisdictional Agreement proposing systematic mediation in pending “Trucks Cartel” cassation appeals. The measure, aimed at managing mass competition damages litigation, raises key issues regarding ADR voluntariness, judicial sustainability and the architecture of private enforcement in the EU.

In a landmark ruling (ECLI:NL:RBDHA:2026:1344), the District Court of The Hague held that the Netherlands failed to meet its climate obligations under Article 8 ECHR. The judgment notably requires the inclusion of aviation and maritime emissions in national climate accountability, signalling a major shift in how state responsibility is defined.

On 26 January 2026, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal authorised a £656 million opt-out collective action against Valve Corporation to proceed to trial. The claim alleges anti-competitive practices linked to Steam, the dominant PC gaming platform, and is brought on behalf of up to 14 million UK consumers who purchased PC games or related content.

The Scottish Civil Justice Council consultation on introducing an opt-out regime for civil claims closed on 23 January 2026. The proposal would allow group claims without active consent from class members and could extend beyond competition law, potentially transforming the litigation landscape in Scotland and influencing wider UK civil procedure.

I am pleased to share my article published in ThoughtLeaders4 Competition Magazine (Issue 11, November 2025). It examines how EU Member States have transposed the Representative Actions Directive (EU) 2020/1828, revealing a landscape of minimum harmonisation and significant procedural divergence. The article highlights key implications for collective redress and cross-border representative actions across the EU.

I am pleased to contribute to the presentation of the Cercle des Juristes’ report on the rational treatment of serial litigation. This collective work highlights the shortcomings of existing group actions and puts forward concrete proposals for building a more effective procedural framework.

I am pleased to have contributed to a special issue on the renewal of group actions in labour law, offering a critical and comparative analysis of recent reforms to group actions in French law following the DDADUE Act of 30 April 2025.

I had the opportunity to join the panel “Collective Momentum: Legal Frameworks and Procedural Innovation in Group Actions” at the IMN Litigation Finance International Conference in London. The discussion highlighted the rapid evolution of funding for collective, representative and group actions, as well as key legal and procedural developments shaping the future of mass claims, competition disputes and ESG litigation.

I had the pleasure of speaking at the conference on the Concentration of Cross-Border Litigation at the University of Toulouse Capitole. I discussed the growing role of collective actions in shaping international economic disputes, highlighting parallel cases across countries involving major digital platforms and the shared pursuit of fair and symmetrical justice for victims worldwide.

On 6 november 2025, I had the occasion to participate, in Sweden, at the Emerging practices and Remaining dilemmas in European Collective redress’ vent organized by The Swedish Network for European Legal Studies Grateful thanks to Eva Storskrubb Antonina Bakardjieva Engelbrekt for their kind invitation.

An overview of how clear, transparent and trust-building communication can help consumers understand representative actions and reinforce confidence in collective redress mechanisms.

Luxembourg adopts its new Consumer Protection Law implementing the EU Representative Actions Directive, introducing a three-step collective redress procedure.

On 22 October, I presented a session on building structured communication strategies for collective redress in the EU. The discussion focused on key challenges faced by Qualified Entities, including jurisdictional choices, funding gaps, SLAPP risks, and the importance of coordinated communication. We also explored good practices to support transparency, public awareness and trust, and how EC-REACT can strengthen cooperation across Member States. Developing a structured commun

On September 25, I spoke on the panel Privacy, Data & Tech: The New Frontier of Class Actions at the Global Class Actions and Mass Torts Conference, organized by Dr. Ariel Flavian. The discussion focused on how privacy, data, and technology are reshaping collective redress, with particular attention to data breaches, consumer fraud, and AI-driven risks.

On September 22, I joined the roundtable organized by the International Legal Finance Association (ILFA) in Brussels. The discussion brought together representatives of the European Commission, ILFA, NGOs, and funders to address the most pressing terms in Litigation Funding Agreements, including early termination, unilateral modification by the funder, and other critical issues.