What is a Steering Committee? As the name would suggest, a steering committee helps steer and direct complex litigation. Ordered by court, the committee is made up of a group of legal professionals who make decisions on the overall strategy of a case, carry out administrative tasks, and decide how work will be divided.  Within group litigations, a number of law firms may represent large groups of people. Therefore, the court forms a steering committee, made up of representatives of each firm, to show they can manage the litigation effectively. 

What is compensation? In the context of law, compensation is the money you are awarded by a court for loss, damage or suffering.  The amount of money you can receive depends on a number of factors, including:  • The length of time you suffered • The impact it had on your life • How you may be impacted in the future. The purpose of compensation for damages tends to be restorative in the UK, to make up for any negative impacts or loss you may have suffered.  When can I

What is group litigation? Group litigations take place when your claim is managed collectively with the claims of other individuals. Courts grant Group Litigation Orders (GLO) when multiple claims give rise to the same issues. Your claim may be treated as part of a group litigation if other claimants are seeking compensation for similar damages caused by the behaviour of the same defendant(s). Group actions are usually brought against large companies or corporations whose behaviour has directly resulted in losses suffered by you and other claimants. You may even be