The recent UCL settlement involving 6,000 students is only just the beginning. Claims arising from disruption to teaching and university services during the COVID-19 pandemic are now being threatened against 36 UK universities on behalf of over 170,000 students. 

As the first limitation deadlines approach in September 2026, claimant activity is accelerating — and institutions are coming under increasing legal, financial and reputational pressure.

Join FTI Consulting, Hogan Lovells, and leading counsel from Monckton Chambers, for a focused webinar on how universities can assess their exposure and respond effectively.

 

What we will cover:

  • The evolving UK litigation landscape: including key risks, claimant strategies, defence options, and lessons from US university litigation 
  • Assessing exposure and using data effectively: early approaches to disclosure, data strategy and financial risk 
  • Delivering a coordinated response: managing large-scale claims, aligning legal and communications strategy, and protecting institutional position 

 

Who Should Attend:

In-house legal counsel, risk managers, and senior university and higher education administrators.

Speakers 

Valerie Kenyon

Partner
Hogan Lovells

Antonia Croke

Partner
Hogan Lovells

Anneli Howard KC

Monckton Chambers

Dr Meloria Meschi

Senior Managing Director, Economic and Financial Consulting
FTI Consulting

David Alfaro

Senior Managing Director, Data & Analytics
FTI Consulting

Alex Deane

Head of Public Affairs, Strategic Communications
FTI Consulting

Ashley Brickles

Senior Managing Director, Technology
FTI Consulting

Adam Berry

Senior Managing Director, Data & Analytics
FTI Consulting