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The High Court has refused to strike out the first representative action brought under Article 80 UK GDPR, allowing the Good Law Project's claim concerning alleged failures to respond to data subject access requests to proceed to trial.

The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has certified collective proceedings against Apple concerning its iCloud storage services, allowing Which? to represent millions of UK consumers in one of the largest digital competition claims in the UK.

Maria José Azar-Baud contributed a chapter to the newly published Tratado de Direito do Ambiente – Volume III, Livro II, a collective work exploring the relationship between environmental law and other legal disciplines.

I share insights on the evolving expectations surrounding collective redress and class action litigation in the latest publication featured on CDR News.

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.