The Commonwealth Institute for Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) will host an international one-day workshop on class action law.
According to the organisers in a statement issued today and made available to The Frontier, the workshop is the first of its kind in Africa.
“The programme is designed for individuals and entities that may sue, be sued, or adjudicate class action cases,” said the statement.
The workshop, tagged “Class Action: Past, Present, and Future,” is scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in Lagos.
“This workshop aims to equip participants with a thorough understanding of class action procedures, legal frameworks, and best practices. It addresses the needs of plaintiffs, defendants, and judges involved in such cases.
Participants will engage in expert-led sessions covering strategic topics such as Class Action and Locus Standi, Initiating Class Action, Class Action and the Media, Managing Wavering Clients, and an Overview of Class Action in Nigeria, the UK, the USA, and Canada.
“Legal professionals will gain practical insights into effective case management, ensuring they are well-prepared for the complexities of class action cases.
“The workshop was conceived to provide valuable tools and knowledge to those in various capacities of class action law, empowering them to navigate the unique challenges these cases present with confidence and proficiency,” said the statement.
Speaking exclusively to The Frontier about the Class Action programme, CIAPS Director, Prof. Anthony Kila, said, “This training in class action was chosen because class action is one of those important areas of law to which legal experts and leaders in developing countries dangerously do not pay attention.”
Interested participants can register for the event by visiting the CIAPS Website: (Please click on the photo below)
