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

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)

Clement Dupoirier Herbert Smith Freehills Paris LLP, Paris, France
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
Branda Katan Stibbe, Amsterdam, Netherlands