#359 What is Happening With Class Claims in the UK? The Competition Law Opt-Out Collective Actions Regime

Billions have been claimed under the UK competition law opt-out collective actions regime since its introduction in 2015. What issues are faced by class members, class representatives and defendants? Jeremy Robinson, solicitor at Harcus Parker in London, joins Matthew Hall to discuss the regime. Listen to this episode to learn more about how it is structured, funding issues, the first damages award and the UK government's call for evidence on its operation.
With special guest:
Jeremy Robinson, partner, Harcus Parker
Related Links:
• Harcus Parker, The future of the UK’s competition collective actions regime, 15 October 2025 (harcusparker.co.uk/uncategorized/the-future-of…)
• Harcus Parker, The CJC Review of Litigation Funding, 13 June 2025 (harcusparker.co.uk/news/the-cjc-review-of-liti…)
• UK Department for Business & Trade, Opt-out collective actions regime review: call for evidence, 6 August 2025 (gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/opt-out-c…)
• UK Competition Appeal Tribunal judgment, Kent v Apple, 23 October 2025 (catribunal.org.uk/judgments/14037721-dr-rachae…)
Hosted by:
Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods