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10 September 2021
Issue: 7947 / Categories: Legal News , Collective action
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NLJ this week: Opt-out class actions

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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

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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