Collective Litigation in Europe

Collective Litigation in Europe: Law and Practice is a comprehensive compendium covering all forms of collective litigation across 33 European jurisdictions, including all 27 EU Member States, the four EFTA States, and the two most active UK jurisdictions (England & Wales and Scotland). It is inspired by the extensive body of work developed over many years by and for the European Commission, culminating in the 2013 Recommendation, the Representative Actions Directive, and national transposition laws.

This indispensable resource is designed for practitioners, academics, and anyone interested in collective litigation. It is the work of over forty contributors and edited by four distinguished experts in litigation, arbitration, and academia.

The book features contributions from each jurisdiction detailing national legislation, procedural approaches to domestic and cross-border collective litigation, and significant cases. Key topics include jurisdiction, admissibility, standing, rights to be heard, choice of law, parallel litigation, funding, financial incentives, settlement, and more.

In addition to European coverage, contributors from countries with established collective litigation systems, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Japan, and the United States, offer valuable comparative insights.

Opening chapters trace the historical evolution of collective redress in Europe and provide an in-depth analysis of the Representative Actions Directive. A concluding chapter explores policy issues and the broader goals of achieving collective justice.

Collective Litigation in Europe offers an unparalleled, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis of collective redress, bridging legal theory, procedural practice, and policy insight across Europe and beyond.