The rapid growth in class and funded litigation has exposed a range of professional responsibility issues and challenges not encountered in regular litigation. The Conduct and Client Care Rules do not always fit neatly with the sort of professional challenges lawyers face in this area. This On Demand is intended to help lawyers navigate this difficult and potentially perilous field, identifying and avoiding professional issues before they become a problem.

 Who should view?

Civil litigators and general practitioners. Professional indemnity insurers and those in Governance roles may also benefit from viewing.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes: 

• The unique professional challenges arising in class and funded litigation and the particular areas where problems can arise;
• What the courts are currently saying about lawyers' professional responsibilities in class and funded litigation, including the important Supreme Court judgment in Southern Response Earthquake Services v Ross;
• The application of the Conduct and Client Care Rules in this area;
• Professional obligations in the formation and management of class actions, in key litigation decisions, and in settlement negotiations;
• The responsible management of the three-party relationship between the lawyer, clients, and the litigation funder.

Presenter Details

Paul Collins
Philip Skelton KC
Angela Parlane
Mitch Jensen
Jonathan Woodhams