The scope of the class action regime in France has been gradually extending since its introduction in 2014. Under recent changes claims for health product liability, environmental liability, personal data protection and discrimination may now be subject to class action litigation in France. Further change may be expected as class action regimes across Europe develop. This overview of class and collection actions and current trends in France, written by partners Alexandre Bailly and Xavier Haranger and published by Thomson Reuters, examines key aspects of the regulatory and procedural framework .