Epiq Expands Global Services with Case Pilots Deal
Epiq has announced the acquisition of Case Pilots, one of the UK’s leading claims administration companies.
Epiq is the world’s leading class actions and claims administrator, and the largest in North America. The firm’s reputation is evident in its successful management and distribution of some of the largest settlements. With over 30 years of experience, clients rely on Epiq’s deep bench of experts for guidance in advancing cases and delivering positive outcomes in the highest-profile and most complex collective actions worldwide.
Epiq has been supporting class representatives and law firms bringing collective actions in the UK since the Consumer Rights Act 2015 was passed. In addition to building on the expertise and technology solutions delivered to clients, this acquisition expands Epiq’s service offering to include the administration of group litigation, reinforcing its position as a global leader in the space.
Case Pilots employees have joined Epiq, including Co-founder and CEO Clare Ducksbury, who will serve as Senior Vice President, Epiq Class Action Solutions Europe, and Co-founder and Chief Information Officer Clinton Smith, who will join Epiq’s product development team in a leadership role. The Case Pilots team has a solid track record of providing strategic consulting advice to law firms tackling the challenges posed by collective actions in the UK and Continental Europe.
Nicole Hamann, President of the Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business at Epiq, said, “The acquisition of Case Pilots marks a significant milestone, reinforcing Epiq’s ability to deliver claims management services to clients across the globe by strengthening our foothold in the UK and Europe. The excellent reputation of Clare, Clinton, and the Case Pilots team in the UK market is well-earned, and we look forward to what we will accomplish together for our clients.”
Commenting on the acquisition, Clare Ducksbury said, “We are delighted to be joining forces with Epiq, which is a global leader in this space, and we look forward to expanding the breadth of technology solutions and expertise that we can offer to our much-valued clients. Our team has a strong track record of supporting group and collective actions in the UK and Europe, and we are all very excited about what is ahead.”
Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions operates globally, with a presence in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Epiq has been ranked first among claims administrators by Institutional Shareholder Services Securities Class Action Services for the past seven years, having administered most of the largest US class action settlements, which have totalled over $35 billion in value. Leveraging advanced technology and rigorous data security protocols, Epiq collaborates with courts, settling parties, and class members to efficiently and securely manage and distribute class action and mass tort settlements.
About Epiq
Epiq, a technology and services leader, undertakes large-scale and complex tasks for corporate legal departments, law firms, and business professionals by integrating people, processes, technology, and data. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline legal and compliance, settlement, and business administration workflows, driving efficiency, minimising risk and reducing costs.
