The European Class Actions Forum - 3rd Annual is a premier event dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of collective redress across European jurisdictions. Organized by Thought Leaders 4, this forum brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and regulatory authorities to discuss the latest developments and challenges in class action litigation.
Key topics include the evaluation of the Dutch collective redress regime (WAMCA) five years post-implementation, the prospects of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in group litigation, and the emergence of securities class actions in Europe. Sessions will also cover data privacy cases, the impact of the ECJ ruling on GDPR injunctions, and strategies for defending against EU class action claims.
Attendees will benefit from interactive roundtable discussions on managing cross-border claims, effective class management, and comparing European regimes with those of the United States and United Kingdom. The forum features esteemed speakers such as Dr. Henner Schläfke from Noerr (Germany), Ozan Akyurek from Jones Day (France), and Ianika Tzankova from Rubicon Litigation (Netherlands).
This forum is ideal for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and regulatory authorities seeking to deepen their understanding of European class actions, network with peers, and gain practical insights into managing complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions.
Speakers(45)
Albert Poch
Founder at Redi Abogados (Spain)
Albert Poch is the Founder of Redi Abogados in Spain, focusing on claimant strategies in anticipation of Spanish transposition of the RAD.
Alberto Saavedra
Partner at Servulo (Portugal)
Alberto Saavedra is a Partner at Servulo in Portugal, specializing in Portuguese collective redress regimes.
Alex Evans
Senior Associate at Macfarlanes (United Kingdom)
Alex Evans is a Senior Associate at Macfarlanes in the UK, specializing in litigation PR and claims administration.
Anca Cojoc
Principal at Cornerstone Research (United Kingdom)
Anca Cojoc is a Principal at Cornerstone Research in the UK, providing economic analysis in class actions.
Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter
Partner at CMS Law (Netherlands)
Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter is a Partner at CMS Law in the Netherlands, specializing in ESG-related group litigation.
Ben Lasserson
Partner at Mishcon de Reya (United Kingdom)
Ben Lasserson is a Partner at Mishcon de Reya in the UK, with expertise in comparative class action regimes.
Caroline Zand-Korteweg
Head of Uncover at Opus 2 (Netherlands)
Caroline Zand-Korteweg leads Uncover at Opus 2 in the Netherlands, focusing on legal technology solutions for litigation.
Chris Chorba
Partner at Gibson Dunn (United States)
Chris Chorba is a Partner at Gibson Dunn in the US, specializing in class action defense.
Christine Vreede
Partner at Florent (Netherlands)
Christine Vreede is a Partner at Florent in the Netherlands, with expertise in Dutch collective redress regimes.
Clare Ducksbury
Senior Vice President at Epiq (United Kingdom)
Clare Ducksbury is a Senior Vice President at Epiq in the UK, focusing on class action settlements.
Damien Berkhout
Partner at Lindenbaum (Netherlands)
Damien Berkhout is a Partner at Lindenbaum in the Netherlands, focusing on environmental and social governance litigation.
Dr. Gerhard Klumpe
Presiding Judge at Regional Court of Dortmund (Germany)
Dr. Gerhard Klumpe serves as the Presiding Judge at the Regional Court of Dortmund in Germany, overseeing significant class action cases.
Dr. Henner Schläfke
Partner, Head of Class & Mass Action Defense at Noerr (Germany)
Dr. Henner Schläfke is a Partner and Head of Class & Mass Action Defense at Noerr in Germany, specializing in class action defense.
Emily Christiansen
Partner at Kessler Topaz Meltzer Check (United States)
Emily Christiansen is a Partner at Kessler Topaz Meltzer Check in the US, focusing on class action litigation.
Esther de Felix Parrondo
Partner at Cuatrecasas (Spain)
Esther de Felix Parrondo is a Partner at Cuatrecasas in Spain, focusing on defending against EU class action claims.
Femke Hendriks
Chairperson at Associatie van Nederlandse Collectieve Belangenbehartigers (Netherlands)
Femke Hendriks chairs the Associatie van Nederlandse Collectieve Belangenbehartigers, focusing on collective interests in the Netherlands.
Frank Kroes
Partner at Baker McKenzie (Netherlands)
Frank Kroes is a Partner at Baker McKenzie in the Netherlands, focusing on public relations in class action claims.
Gian Paolo Coppola
Partner at LCA (Italy)
Gian Paolo Coppola is a Partner at LCA in Italy, specializing in managing public perception in group litigation.
Giulia Giordano
Senior Associate at Dentons (Italy)
Giulia Giordano is a Senior Associate at Dentons in Italy, focusing on EU competition law.
Greg Haber
Senior Vice President at Verita (United States)
Greg Haber is a Senior Vice President at Verita in the US, focusing on class management and distribution strategies.
Greg Leonard
Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research (United Kingdom)
Greg Leonard is a Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research in the UK, providing expert analysis in securities disputes.
Ianika Tzankova
Head of Global Dispute Resolution & Collective Redress at Rubicon Litigation (Netherlands)
Ianika Tzankova leads the Global Dispute Resolution & Collective Redress practice at Rubicon Litigation in the Netherlands, focusing on collective redress mechanisms.
Jan-Willem De Jong
Partner at Scott + Scott (Netherlands)
Jan-Willem De Jong is a Partner at Scott + Scott in the Netherlands, with expertise in shareholder activism and class actions.
Jantina Hiemstra
Partner at Finch Dispute Resolution (Netherlands)
Jantina Hiemstra is a Partner at Finch Dispute Resolution in the Netherlands, focusing on dispute resolution and class actions.
Jennifer A. Riley
Partner at Duane Morris (United States)
Jennifer Riley is a Partner at Duane Morris in the US, with expertise in class action settlements.
Jeremy Marshall
Chief Investment Officer at Winward Litigation Finance
Jeremy Marshall is the Chief Investment Officer at Winward Litigation Finance, specializing in funding class action cases.
Jessica de Rooij
Partner at Evers Soerjatin (Netherlands)
Jessica de Rooij is a Partner at Evers Soerjatin in the Netherlands, focusing on class action litigation.
Joeri Klein
Head of Investment Recovery & General Counsel Netherlands at Deminor Litigation Funding (Netherlands)
Joeri Klein leads Investment Recovery and serves as General Counsel Netherlands at Deminor Litigation Funding, specializing in collective redress.
Koen Rutten
Partner at Finch Dispute Resolution (Netherlands)
Koen Rutten is a Partner at Finch Dispute Resolution in the Netherlands, specializing in dispute resolution.
Liam Colley
Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research (United Kingdom)
Liam Colley is a Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research in the UK, providing economic analysis in competition claims.
Machteld de Monchy
Partner at De Brauw (Netherlands)
Machteld de Monchy is a Partner at De Brauw in the Netherlands, specializing in class action litigation.
Martina de Lind van Wijngaarden
Partner at Freshfields (Germany)
Martina de Lind van Wijngaarden is a Partner at Freshfields in Germany, specializing in shareholder and securities disputes.
Maximilian Bredendiek
Senior Manager at Cornerstone Research (United Kingdom)
Maximilian Bredendiek is a Senior Manager at Cornerstone Research in the UK, providing economic and financial analysis in litigation.
Maximilian Bülau
Partner at Hengeler Mueller (Germany)
Maximilian Bülau is a Partner at Hengeler Mueller in Germany, focusing on securities class actions.
Ozan Akyurek
Partner at Jones Day (France)
Ozan Akyurek is a Partner at Jones Day in France, specializing in complex litigation and class actions.
Paul Karlsgodt
Partner at Baker Hostetler (United States)
Paul Karlsgodt is a Partner at Baker Hostetler in the US, specializing in data privacy litigation.
Paul de Servigny
Fund Manager at IVO Capital Partners
Paul de Servigny is a Fund Manager at IVO Capital Partners, focusing on litigation funding.
Pepijn van Ginneken
Partner at Brinkhof (Netherlands)
Pepijn van Ginneken is a Partner at Brinkhof in the Netherlands, focusing on data privacy cases.
Quirijn Bongaerts
Partner at Birkway (Netherlands)
Quirijn Bongaerts is a Partner at Birkway in the Netherlands, specializing in class action claims.
Rita Samoreno Gomes
Partner at PLMJ (Portugal)
Rita Samoreno Gomes is a Partner at PLMJ in Portugal, focusing on litigation funding and insurance for class actions.
Sara Estima Martins
Partner at SRS Legal (Portugal)
Sara Estima Martins is a Partner at SRS Legal in Portugal, specializing in EU competition claims.
Sarah-Jane Dobson
Partner at Ashurst (United Kingdom)
Sarah-Jane Dobson is a Partner at Ashurst in the UK, specializing in class action defense.
Solenn Le Tutour
Founder at Le Tutour Avocats (France)
Solenn Le Tutour is the Founder of Le Tutour Avocats in France, specializing in cross-border claims management.
Stefan Tuinenga
Partner at Lindenbaum (Netherlands)
Stefan Tuinenga is a Partner at Lindenbaum in the Netherlands, specializing in competition claims.
Vikram Kumar
Principal at Cornerstone Research (United Kingdom)
Vikram Kumar is a Principal at Cornerstone Research in the UK, providing economic analysis in class actions.
Event Details
- Date
- June 16-17, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Venue Collective - The Conference
- Pricing
- Complimentary for In-House Counsel and Regulatory Authorities
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, in-house counsel, regulatory authorities
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