Torts

London, UK – Resolving mass torts has become a pressing issue for commercial litigators in both the UK and the US. Whether it involves personal injury cases or the mis-selling of financial products, the question of how to reach a resolution affects various legal specialisms and intersects with numerous business sectors. Settlements can occur at any stage of the proceedings, offering advantages for both claimants and defendants. In the US, where processes for resolving mass torts are more advanced, court approval of class action settlements is required. The court’s role is to assess whether the … Read more