CMS Report: European Class Action Risk Intensifies in 2026
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 9
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What happened
CMS released its European Class Action Report 2026, noting that class action risk is intensifying across Europe. The number of class actions filed increased to 107 in 2025, up from 99 in 2024. In the UK, the total value of class actions rose to €179.52 billion in 2025.
From scottishlegal.com
Why it matters
The report indicates that collective litigation has become a major source of risk for large corporations operating in Europe. The combined value of opt-out claims in the UK, the Netherlands, and Portugal climbed nearly tenfold since 2020, underscoring the growing exposure to legal risk.
From scottishlegal.com
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Who could feel it
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