Group Litigation in Scotland - Law, Procedure & Practice

Introduction

Group litigation has become an increasingly important feature of the Scottish civil justice landscape, following the introduction of the group proceedings procedure in the Court of Session over five years ago. It offers a mechanism for resolving claims raising common or similar issues efficiently, while also presenting distinct procedural, strategic, and risk-management challenges for parties and their advisers.

This webinar provides a practical and up-to-date overview of group litigation in Scotland, focusing on the statutory framework, procedural requirements, and emerging case law.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The statutory and procedural framework
• The role and responsibilities of the representative party
• Document recovery and pleadings in group proceedings
• Recent and emerging case law - Mackay v Nissan Motor Co & Others
• Practical considerations

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 25th June 2026

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