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NLJ this week: Opt-out class actions

10 September 2021
Issue: 7947 / Categories: Legal News , Collective action
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What implications does the Merricks v Mastercard case have for insurers and consumers?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal certified the case last month as suitable to go ahead on an opt-out basis. £7.2bn is potentially at stake. It would be the largest group action in English history.

Samantha Silver, partner at Kennedys Law, believes a cultural shift is afoot. Writing in this week’s NLJ, she looks at what the case may mean for funders, consumers and insurers.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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