Chris Haan

Collective stress or collective redress? Examining available mechanisms for securities litigation in England and Wales

It has been a turbulent few years for mass litigation in England and Wales. The advent of new collective procedures and revival of old ones has seemingly gifted claimant investor groups an abundance of choice. But the precise boundaries of the various mechanisms available seem to be in a constant state of flux. This article examines the current state of play through the prism of securities litigation and seeks to identify key considerations and future trends.