The New Zealand Law Commission’s long-awaited report on class action and litigation funding was released on 27 June 2022. The 483-page final report contains a broad range of recommendations, including a recommendation that there should be a Class Action Act and amendments to the High Court Rules.

In this update, W+K’s Antony Holden and Michael Cavanaugh share the highlights of the report and explain why its recommendations are generally encouraging news for insurers.

Read the update below in full.