Class and Group Actions

Expert insight and solutions that scale across borders to support complex class or group actions.

Class and group actions, already common in the US, are now emerging in many other jurisdictions including the UK and EU. As competition and anti-trust enforcement continues to rise, and litigation funders support the development of claims, the volume of grouped follow-on claims continues to rise. By their nature, the scale of these disputes can lead to long-running and costly litigation with complex data needs.

FRA has experience serving as forensic advisers, subject matter experts and data governance consultants on large class actions, including the international collection and preservation of volumes of data, claims management, forensic accounting and investigation services, and expert reports or testimony.

What our clients say

"They are basically my go-to for eDiscovery matters. They do an excellent job. They are highly responsive. They are technically exceptional. Their eDiscovery is top-notch. Their database architecture for linking up accounting systems is really, really great. They do wonderful forensic accounting work. They are doing everything we need to do for the client. They are great. There is nothing more really that I need from them."

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Chambers and Partners, Insight Report 2022

What our clients say

"FRA is a great pleasure to work with for a number of reasons. The team there has particular expertise in analysing different threads and pulling together data in such a way as to get the result you need. If you hire FRA, you get their top people - that's not something you can say about many other forensic accounting firms out there."

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Chambers and Partners, Insight Report 2022

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Derek’s “forensic accounting skills are second to none.” For peers and clients, “Derek is a go-to forensic accountant and an extremely strong investigator.”

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How we can help

Collaborative, global experts

The potential for both financial and reputational damage is high with class actions, where the complexity of the concepts in question – e.g. securities litigation, anti-competitive behavior or accounting malpractice – can be amplified by the size and diversity of the claimant group. FRA’s core expertise in these areas across jurisdictions and geographies offers clients a specialist perspective, communicated simply and effectively to reach quick resolution.

FRA’s experts are commended for their ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders, wherever they may be based in the world, to build robust arguments that balance the client’s objective with the need to stand up to independent scrutiny.

We have teamed up with specialized economists and other consulting subject matter experts as needed, to help counsel strengthen legal arguments.

Investigative, data-driven insight

We understand the pressures facing counsel and their clients at different phases of a class or group action. Whether attempting to bring all parties to an early settlement or defending a client in Court, our role in building a persuasive argument is in presenting a clear, objective, and accurate view of the relevant facts.

Our forensic accountants apply techniques that have been validated by the most demanding authorities like the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), to help reach resolution. This includes quantifying damages, investigating misconduct, and offering independent expert opinions in the form of reports (including event studies) or witness testimony.

Practical Solutions

Our subject matter experts work alongside data analytics and governance teams to tailor practical solutions to the various stages of a class or group action. This may include data collection and management, communicating with claimants and processing claims (read more about our data and technology capabilities).

Expertise

Testifying and Consulting Expert Support

An international team of senior specialists with experience providing clear and compelling expertise.

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Valuations and Damages

Defensible calculations that combine robust, empirical processes with compelling expert argumentation.

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Fraud

Investigating, resolving and minimizing the risk of corporate fraud with forensic insight and data-driven solutions.

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Bribery and Corruption

Independent and multi-disciplinary advice for organisations and external counsel on governance, enforcement actions and regulatory compliance.

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Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions

Multi-disciplinary advice for financial institutions and corporations on internal investigations, enforcement actions and regulatory compliance.

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Audit and Accounting Advisory

Independent professionals with extensive accounting, regulatory compliance, and investigative experience.

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eDiscovery, eDisclosure and Digital Forensics

Fully integrated expertise across all areas of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

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Complex Data Solutions

Solving your most challenging problems by integrating our extensive experience with advanced technology and bespoke solutions.

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