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German Court Refers Key Questions on GDPR Representative Actions to the CJEU

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jul 211 min read

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netherland flag

Amsterdam District Court Examines the Admissibility of a Collective Action Against X

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jul 211 min read

UK: SRA Launches Consultation on Third-Party Litigation Funding

Jul 131 min read

The First Representative Action under Article 80 UK GDPR Proceeds to Trial

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jul 31 min read

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DRapeau du royaume uni avec big ben en fond

Collective Proceedings Order Granted in Significant Apple Competition Action

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jul 31 min read

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marteau de justice

Nouveau régime de l'action de groupe : l'Arlésienne enfin sur le devant de la scène ?

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jun 81 min read

La concentration des contentieux transfrontières : colloque international à Paris le 26 mai 2026

La concentration des contentieux transfrontières : colloque international à Paris le 26 mai 2026

La concentration des contentieux transfrontières : colloque international à Paris le 26 mai 2026

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jun 11 min read

Association Antoine Alléno c/ sociétés IVM Firma Handlowa et Zhuzhou Xingye Chemical

Association Antoine Alléno c/ sociétés IVM Firma Handlowa et Zhuzhou Xingye Chemical

Association Antoine Alléno c/ sociétés IVM Firma Handlowa et Zhuzhou Xingye Chemical

Maria José Azar-Baud

May 271 min read

Access to Justice Foundation: Collective Actions & Access to Justice Update

Access to Justice Foundation: Collective Actions & Access to Justice Update

Access to Justice Foundation: Collective Actions & Access to Justice Update

Maria José Azar-Baud

May 201 min read

Official cover page for the International Collective Redress Conference organised by The Bar Council at Bvsh House in London on 8 May 2026.

Official cover page for the International Collective Redress Conference organised by The Bar Council at Bvsh House in London on 8 May 2026.

International Collective Redress Conference 2026 in London

Maria José Azar-Baud

May 81 min read

Cover image of the guide “Navigating the WAMCA: A Guide for Stakeholders”, published in April 2026, featuring a black background with white and orange typography.

Cover image of the guide “Navigating the WAMCA: A Guide for Stakeholders”, published in April 2026, featuring a black background with white and orange typography.

Navigating the WAMCA: Understanding Class Actions in the Netherlands

Maria José Azar-Baud

May 41 min read

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Three Bulgarian flags waving in the wind on flagpoles against a clear blue sky.

Bulgaria: Implementation of the Representative Actions Directive

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTIVE

Maria José Azar-Baud

Apr 281 min read

Promotional banner for the Perfect Law Global Class Actions & Mass Torts Conference in London, featuring a panel on “Ethical Issues in Class Actions” with speakers Dan Karon, Sarah E. Whitmore, Cristian Gual, and Dr. Maria Jose Azar-Baud. The banner includes the conference dates, 24–25 April, and the London skyline in the background.

Promotional banner for the Perfect Law Global Class Actions & Mass Torts Conference in London, featuring a panel on “Ethical Issues in Class Actions” with speakers Dan Karon, Sarah E. Whitmore, Cristian Gual, and Dr. Maria Jose Azar-Baud. The banner includes the conference dates, 24–25 April, and the London skyline in the background.

Perfect Law Conference London 2026: International Perspectives on Collective Redress

Maria José Azar-Baud

Apr 241 min read

Italian flag flying over the Vittoriano monument in Rome, symbolizing Italian class action law reforms and justice.

Italian flag flying over the Vittoriano monument in Rome, symbolizing Italian class action law reforms and justice.

Italian Class Actions: Evolution, Reform and European Perspectives

Maria José Azar-Baud

Apr 221 min read

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Rangées de sièges vides dans une salle de conférence ou d’auditorium, éclairées dans une ambiance sombre.

Our upcoming events

Maria José Azar-Baud

Apr 91 min read

View of Prague’s historic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River, with its Gothic towers and colorful Old Town skyline at sunset — an iconic panorama of the Czech capital blending architecture, history, and atmosphere.

View of Prague’s historic Charles Bridge over the Vltava River, with its Gothic towers and colorful Old Town skyline at sunset — an iconic panorama of the Czech capital blending architecture, history, and atmosphere.

Czech Republic: First Class Action Concluded

Maria José Azar-Baud

Feb 202 min read

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Detail of the Spanish Supreme Court (Tribunal Supremo) facade in Madrid with architectural sculpture and court inscription.

Spanish Supreme Court Encourages Mediation in Trucks Cartel Appeals: A Turning Point in Mass Competition Litigation?

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTIVE

Maria José Azar-Baud

Feb 171 min read

Vicki Shotbolt Class Representative Limited v Valve Corporation

Maria José Azar-Baud

Jan 301 min read

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Dutch flag in red, white and blue waving in close-up, set against a softly blurred urban backdrop in daylight.

Vijf jaar WAMCA. Evaluatie Wet afwikkeling massaschade in collectieve actie (Five years of WAMCA. Evaluation of the Act on Redress of Mass Damages in Collective Action (2020-2025))

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTIVE

Maria José Azar-Baud

Dec 17, 20251 min read

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Slovenian flag with white, blue and red stripes and coat of arms, captured in close-up against a softly blurred urban setting.

Slovenian RAD developments: Constitutional Review of Qualified Entity Standing and New Collective Redress Action

REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS DIRECTIVE

Maria José Azar-Baud

Dec 16, 20252 min read

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