Kluwer: 2025 Australian Arbitration Week Recap: Mass Claims in Motion: Class Actions in International Arbitration

The emerging field of mass claims in arbitration continues to evolve and faces a number of procedural challenges. This is unlike class actions in litigation, where many such issues are now largely settled. These challenges were the focus of discussion at Mass Claims in Motion: Class Actions in International Arbitration, a session hosted by global law firm Clifford Chance during the Australian Arbitration Week on 15 October 2025. The session demonstrated that the ability to effectively manage such challenges in arbitration will determine its viability as a forum for mass claims.