Securities Litigation - A Bite Sized Update

Introduction

Securities litigation in England and Wales continues to accelerate, with a marked increase in high‑profile group actions brought on behalf of shareholders.

This short webinar explains why this area represents a growing litigation and disclosure risk for issuers and their officers and distils the core causes of action currently deployed by claimant groups and funders. It will focus on statutory claims under Sections 90 and 90A/Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and on common law avenues (including misrepresentation, breach of contract, and directors’ duties), before drawing out the practical risk controls emerging from recent judgments.

The webinar will also cover the latest authorities, including ACL Netherlands B.V. v Michael Richard Lynch [2025] and translate them into actionable guidance for disclosure practices, verification, and litigation preparedness. By viewing this webinar you will have a sharper understanding of claimant strategies, evidential burdens, and how recent case law shapes exposure and defence options.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The context and drivers behind the rise in shareholder claims, including funding dynamics, class composition, and disclosure risk
• The main claim routes available to shareholders against public and private companies, with a focus on FSMA Sections 90 and 90A/Schedule 10A and how they differ from common law claims
• The most common practical and legal issues in Section 90 and Section 90A/Schedule 10A claims, including knowledge standards, reliance, causation, and loss
• A concise case law update and the key implications for listed company disclosure and defence strategy
• Practical takeaways to reduce risk and improve readiness, including verification processes, board oversight, announcements hygiene, and evidence preservation

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Friday 10th April 2026

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