Class Actions in Australia - An evolving landscape

International law firm Ashurst has published a legal insight piece in relation to class actions, highlighting recent developments that businesses should be mindful of and areas that may be a focus for potential class actions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The class action update can be viewed here.

Partner Ian Bolster commented:

"The continual evolution of the class action landscape looks set to remain in 2020 and beyond, with significant court decisions, legislative reform and a parliamentary inquiry on the horizon. Key areas of focus include shareholder claims, employee claims, consumer claims and insurance coverage claims."

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