Opting out, cashing in: Unlocking value in commercial class actions

71% of in-house lawyers believe opting out would have increased their company’s recovery by more than 25%.

Despite the potential for significant financial gain, companies opting out of commercial class actions remain the exception rather than the rule.

Join us for an engaging webcast hosted by Alyx Pattison, Director at Burford Capital, joined by Andrew Jonstone, Counsel at Smith Gambrell Russell, as we unpack the results of Burford’s 2025 Commercial Opt-Out Claims Survey. Based on insights from 301 senior in-house lawyers at leading US corporations, the webcast will unpack how companies are weighing the risks and rewards of opting out—and how those choices can directly impact the bottom line. 

Backed by new data and practical insights, the webcast will cover: 

• Key trends and takeaways from Burford’s latest commercial opt-out survey 
• How uncertainty and cost concerns are causing companies to lose out on recoveries
• Why opting out can lead to significantly higher recoveries
• How legal finance can eliminate cost barriers and unlock value in commercial disputes

This webcast will take place at 12:00pm EDT | 11:00am CDT | 5:00pm BST.