Group Litigations consists of multiple claimants who share similar claims deriving from likened circumstances and usually against the same Defendant. A group litigation can be represented by one firm, or involving multiple firms representing singular clients that make up the grouping. If the unit is represented by different solicitors, a lead is usually appointed after a Court application for a Group Litigation Order (GLO). The Lead Solicitor will then strive to take responsibility for the group and take control of communication in regards to the Defendant.

Due to the compounded power of group litigation, the evidence speaks for itself as it occurred multiple times in similar scenarios harnessing more power and negotiation room. Solicitors assigned to group litigation cases specialise in the difference in procedures on top of working in the particular area of law that the case lies in.  

A cost lawyer is essential in group litigation instances due to the intricacies and multiple parties involved with the division of costs. There are certain differences to individual claimant cases such as an enhanced hourly rate to accommodate multiple claimants, routine communication may not be priced at a unit per letter or email due to the development  of digital technology and the circumstances concerning a conditional fee agreement.

County Cost draftsmen and lawyers are well versed in Group Litigation Orders (GLO) and the complexities they entail, whether it be individual costs, common costs or a third category which deals with costs associated with an issue that is only associated with a few claimants within the group. Each litigant is responsible for their individual costs and an equal proportion of the common costs.