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Customer Area
Collective Defense · Other Areas

Another form of collective defense:
the French-style class action.

We are increasingly developing collective legal strategies on issues such as environmental law, consumer law, and liability claims

The initiatives we are undertaking

01.

Administrative Class-Action Lawsuits

Class-action lawsuits filed in administrative courts to block specific urban planning or environmental projects, or decisions that are detrimental to a group. We draw on our expertise in administrative law and urban planning law.

02.

Appeals to the Competition Authorities

Class-action lawsuits filed with competition authorities regarding anti-competitive practices, abuse of a dominant position, and illegal agreements that have caused harm to a group of businesses or consumers.

03.

Major Claims for Damages

Class-action claims for damages arising from a harmful situation—such as environmental harm, deceptive business practices, or harm caused to a group of people by a single triggering event.

Class Actions, French Style

A Grouping of Shared Interests

Forming a group of people who have suffered the same harm, in order to share the costs of litigation and have greater leverage against the opposing party.

Extensive, large-scale negotiations

The credible threat of collective action often prompts the opponent to negotiate. We conduct these negotiations on behalf of the group.

Coordinated Individual Actions

When collective action in the strict sense is not possible, we coordinate parallel individual actions that produce the same practical effect.

Types of Actions
3

Class-action administrative lawsuits, complaints filed with competition authorities, and large-scale claims for damages

Method
Class Action

A French-style coalition of shared interests, a broad-scale negotiation, or coordinated individual actions

Fields
3+

Environmental law, consumer law, collective liability

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a French-style class action?

The French-style class action brings together individuals who have suffered the same harm to take action collectively, either through large-scale negotiations or through coordinated legal proceedings . It differs from the American class action in that there is no unified mechanism, but the practical effect can be similar.

In what situations is it appropriate to act collectively rather than individually?

A class-action lawsuit is appropriate when many people share the same harm and the same opponent. It reduces costs per person, increases pressure on the opponent, and makes it possible to build a stronger, unified case. For minor damages, class-action lawsuits are often the only economically viable option.

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