Portland’s second annual Class Action Report continues to provide unique insights into public perceptions around group litigation in the UK. The full report, published today, is available here.
The Class Action Report 2021 polled a cross-section of the UK population. Polling responses and Portland’s analysis from 2021 reveals that:
1. The UK continued to have a low awareness and knowledge of class actions.
2. Despite low awareness and knowledge, the majority of people would join a class action if provided the opportunity.
3. People are likely to consider boycotting, never working for, or quitting their jobs at companies, institutions or organisations that they have broken the law.
This year’s report also includes insights from Richard Leedham, Partner at Mishcon de Reya on class actions being used for ESG issues, and from Maeve Hanna, Partner at Allen & Overy on the steps that a company facing group litigation can take to protect itself.
The Class Action Report 2020 was produced by Portland’s specialist Litigation and Disputes practice, in conjunction with our Research and Strategy experts.
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