Class action in action | #3 Mariana Soares David – Portugal

30 April 2025

Mariana Soares David is partner at the Portuguese law firm Morais Leitão and is part of their litigation and arbitration team. In just a few years, the number of class action cases in Portugal has grown at an unparalleled rate compared to other jurisdictions. Although the country is still adapting to this surge, it has become a formidable force in class action litigation. (14:55 min)

About class action in action

In the ever-changing domain of class actions, two things are certain: legislation is rapidly evolving across Europe and beyond, and an increasing number of organisations are facing mass claims. In the Houthoff podcast series ‘Class Action in Action’, defence lawyers from various countries share their insights and expectations for the near future. From the US to Portugal, specialists agree that companies and governments must take action if they want to prepare for this type of lawsuit. But what can they anticipate?

In the six-part podcast series Class Action in Action, the experts from around the world discuss their thoughts with Dave Cohen.

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