Consumer Rights Act 2015 – The UK Class Action: A Reaction

Following the Royal Assent to the Consumer Rights Act on 26 March 2015, the UK’s first class action regime is now law and is expected to come into force in October of this year.

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law are organising an evening seminar, sponsored by Edwin Coe, which gives a reaction to the passage of the Act from an expert panel which includes David Greene, Senior Partner at Edwin Coe. The seminar will look forward to how the system is likely to develop, using experience in other class action jurisdictions as a guide.

Date: 21 April 2015

Time: 18:00-20:00

Venue: British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Charles Clore House, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5JP

Speakers

• David Greene, Senior Partner, Edwin Coe LLP
• Professor Rachael Mulheron, Queen Mary, University of London
• Tony Woodgate, Head, EU and Regulatory, Simmons & Simmons
• Bernardine Adkins, Head of Competition, Wragge Lawrence Graham LLP

Pricing and Registration

This seminar is free to all BIICL members, at all levels. Advance registration is essential in order to secure a seat.

To find out more and book online please visit: www.biicl.org/consumerrightsact

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