Over the past decade, many aspects of our economy have changed due to significant technological developments, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart mobility, and the rise of digital platforms.
Organisations increasingly identify opportunities to make their business models more future proof, to become more sustainable or more ESG oriented, to adapt to and deal with climate change, and to tackle the scarcity of resources.
Mass litigation is accelerating across sectors, driven by third-party funding and procedural reforms such as the Dutch WAMCA, which enables opt-out claims for damages but meanwhile imposes stricter admissibility criteria.