Collective Actions
The U.K.’s leading litigation support and claims administration company
With decades of experience, Epiq has provided essential support services for numerous high-profile and complex collective actions, providing a portfolio of invaluable services driving cases forward and supporting success.
Leveraging a deep understanding of collective actions, our multi-disciplined team delivers a comprehensive outsourced service to take care of the administrative and data management burden of both opt-in and opt-out cases, all underpinned by our innovative legal tech. We focus on the interests of claimants and potential and actual class members, meaning legal teams can concentrate on the legal strategies of the claims.
What We Offer
World-Class Security
Your data and business are safe with us with in jurisdiction hosting in highly secure environments and processes that ensure compliance with U.K. GDPR and U.K. data privacy regulations.Legal Technology
Whether you are dealing with data protection, emissions, financial, employment, securities, cryptocurrency, or any other type of opt-in or opt-out claim, Epiq’s proprietary U.K. software streamlines the entire process of managing class action and group litigation claims.Marketing, Social Media, and PR
Epiq's U.K. team of marketing and PR experts can boost the engagement and success of your cases using a professional and methodical approach to develop cohesive marketing, awareness, and bookbuilding strategies across a variety of channels and media.Claimant Communications
At Epiq, we know how to communicate effectively with different types of claimants. Our claimant communications services are flexible and adaptable to the changing stages of your case.Unmatched Collective Action Services
Expert consultants partner with clients to develop comprehensive project plans and offer seamless administration services:
Representative Cases
Merricks v. Mastercard
£14B class action complaint brought on behalf of all U.K. residents from 1992-2008 was the first-ever certified class by the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT). Epiq was retained to provide notice administration services to an indirect purchaser class. https://www.mastercardconsumerclaim.co.uk/
Gutmann v. First MTR South Western Trains, et al.
First stand-alone opt-out class action certified by the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT) on behalf of a class of Travelcard purchasers who may have overpaid when traveling outside of zone.
Stagecoach has settled for £25M and is currently accepting claims in the first-ever settlement administration for an opt-out litigation in the United Kingdom. Epiq provided notice to the class members and is reviewing claims to determine eligibility. Once the claims filing period has closed, Epiq will be begin making payments to valid claimants. https://www.boundaryfares.com/
Professor Andreas Stephan v. Amazon.com, Inc. & Others
This UK opt-out class action is being brought by Professor Stephan on behalf of UK domiciled third-party Amazon sellers.
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon has abused its dominant market position by engaging in anti-competitive practices that have harmed UK-based sellers. These practices include favouring its own retail and logistics services and restricting sellers' ability to offer lower prices on other platforms. The total value of the claim exceeds £2.7 billion. https://amazon3psellerclaim.com/
Mark McLaren Class Representative Limited v. MOL (Europe Africa) Ltd. and Others
This claim is brought on behalf of consumers and businesses who financed a new car or van between October 2006 and September 2015.
From 2006 to 2012, a cartel formed by five major shipping companies drove up the cost of transporting new cars and vans by sea, resulting in inflated delivery charges passed on to consumers and businesses. The European Commission fined the shipping companies for their anti-competitive conduct. https://www.cardeliverycharges.com/
Kent v. Apple, Inc.
The claim is brought on behalf of consumers and businesses who have spent money on digital content within the App Store since 1 October 2015.
Apple has allegedly breached U.K. competition law by excluding competition and/or charging an unfair and excessive level of commission – usually as much as 30% – on purchases of paid apps and in-app purchases of digital content, services, or subscriptions in the App Store. https://appstoreclaims.co.uk/Apple
Coll v. Alphabet
Competition claim brought on behalf of all U.K. consumers and businesses who have spent money on digital content within the U.K. version of the Google Play Story since 1 October 2015.
This claim alleges that Google has breached competition law by excluding competition and/or charging an unfair and excessive level of commission – as much as 30% - on purchases of paid apps and in-app purchases of digital content, services, and subscriptions in the Google Play Store. https://appstoreclaims.co.uk/Google
Shotbolt v. Valve Corporation
Valve Corporation, the owner and operator of Steam, faces a compensation claim from U.K. consumers accusing the digital gaming platform of excessive prices and anti-competitive behaviour.
This claim alleges that since at least 5 June 2018, Valve Corporation has been abusing its dominant position in the PC gaming market and charging U.K. customers too much for PC games and add-on content for these games through its PC Game distribution platform, Steam.
This behaviour has led to U.K. consumers paying too much for PC games and add-on content and has negatively impacted competition in the market. Pricing restrictions have enabled Valve Corporation to continue charging an excessive commission because there is no viable competition.
Group Litigation – My Talc Claim
KP Law is leading a major legal action against talcum powder manufacturers on behalf of individuals diagnosed with serious cancers, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.
The claim centres on allegations that manufacturers knew as early as the 1970s that their talc-based products contained asbestos – a recognised carcinogen – but failed to inform the public or take appropriate action. This negligence may have led to thousands of people across the UK being needlessly exposed, resulting in devastating health consequences. https://www.mytalcclaim.co.uk/
Bulk Mail Claim Limited v. International Distribution Services Plc (formerly Royal Mail Plc)
