EU Whistleblowing in the Courts

Since the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive took effect across Member States, real-world disputes have moved from theory to the courtroom.

Organizations are now facing claims around retaliation, confidentiality breaches, the design of reporting channels (central vs. local), and GDPR-compliant case handling. Meanwhile, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has fined several Member States for delayed or incomplete transposition, signaling a tougher enforcement climate and raising the stakes for companies that still rely on patchwork controls.

This session:

• Unpacks the most consequential litigation trends and enforcement actions
• Explains how courts are interpreting key EUWD concepts (e.g., burden shifting in retaliation claims, access controls, anonymity)
• Translates outcomes into practical controls you can deploy now

You’ll leave with a litigation-informed checklist to harden your hotline, triage, investigation, and documentation practices, before they’re tested in a dispute.

Speakers:

• Søren Pedersen | Advokat (H) Partner, Bird & Bird
• Laura Jacobus | VP Strategic Advisory Services, Mitratech
• Alex Miller | Director Learning Products, Mitratech