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CONFERENCE
Defending mass actions 2026 – Practical strategies, emerging trends
12 May 2026 12:00-18:00 GMT
Pinsent Masons, London
Bringing together specialists from across the UK and Europe, this year’s programme will examine the rapid evolution of mass actions, the impact of emerging procedural models, and practical strategies for organisations navigating collective redress risks.
The agenda will explore key developments across the mass actions landscape, including:
- whether UK and EU procedures are moving toward true opt out regimes;
- the growing influence of technology—both as a catalyst for mass claims and as a tool for managing them;
- practical approaches to redress and remediation as alternatives to litigation; and
- an in-house roundtable, offering real world insights into managing large-scale litigation from within major organisations.
While commercial conferences often focus on the claimant perspective or bring together mixed audiences, this event is designed specifically for defendant-side practitioners and aims to provide a confidential, collaborative environment for discussing the challenges faced by organisations exposed to mass action risks.
Who should attend
This conference will bring together leading practitioners and thought leaders for an afternoon of insightful discussion on the changing mass actions landscape, which is increasingly impacting businesses across all sectors.
Conference attendance is limited to in-house counsel with an interest in mass actions defence. We reserve our right to exclude those who do not fall within the event criteria. When registering you will be placed on waitlist and we will notify you if a space is available. If you would like to nominate a colleague to attend, please contact Lisa Reynolds.
When and where
12:00-18:00 GMT
Guest
Fredrik Erixon
Economist, writer, and the Founding Director
European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE)
He has written extensively on international economics, economic policy, and regulation, and is the co author of several studies on collective litigation in Europe. His book The Innovation Illusion: How so Little is Created by so Many Working so Hard (Yale University Press) became an international bestseller and was named one of the best business books of 2016 by the Financial Times and The Economist. His latest book, co authored with Niklas Swanström and Mrittika Guha Sarkar, The US, EU and the Emerging Supply Chain Network, explores new approaches to national security in the global economy. He has also authored works on political ideas, social capital, and international economic policy, and is currently writing a book on the future of technology.
Erixon has advised major companies and governments worldwide and is a frequent speaker at international conferences. He regularly writes for global newspapers and magazines. His earlier career spans development policy, government, financial markets, consulting, and academia. Educated at Oxford, Uppsala, and the London School of Economics, he has also been a visiting scholar and professor at all three institutions.
