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A Matter of Law podcast | Global class and collective actions: State of play - Europe

A Matter of Law podcast series

17 November 2025

Europe's class and collective action landscape is evolving fast. In this episode of A Matter of Law, Matthew Felwick (London), Christelle Coslin (Paris), Manon Cordewener (Amsterdam), and Andrea Atteritano (Rome) explore how reforms across France, Italy, and the Netherlands are shaping new litigation dynamics and risks for multinational companies.

The conversation covers:

How the EU’s Representative Actions Directive is driving harmonization across Member States.
France’s newly reformed framework and what it means for consumer and product liability actions.
Italy’s growing use of class actions across financial services, energy, and digital platforms.
The Netherlands’ continued role as a hub for cross-border ESG and data privacy litigation.
Practical steps global defendants can take to anticipate and mitigate risk in 2026.

To learn more, visit our Global Class Actions Hub, which offers jurisdictional comparisons, sector analysis, and the 2026 State of Play Compendium.

Authored by Matthew Felwick, Christelle Coslin, Manon Cordewener, and Andrea Atteritano.

A Matter of Law podcast series

Hogan Lovells’ A Matter of Law goes beyond the headlines to unpack the legal and regulatory shifts driving change across industries. Hosted by members of Hogan Lovells' Global Disputes team, the series offers practical insights and candid conversations on the forces shaping business, policy, and risk, offering sharp insights on how today’s legal developments will define tomorrow’s decisions.

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Matthew Felwick

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Andrea Atteritano

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Manon Cordewener

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Christelle Coslin

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