What is merger in judgment and its relationship with res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the...
What is a reserved judgment?A reserved judgment is a draft judgment that is circulated by the judge. At the end of the hearing the judge will usually...
This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...
Defending a tort claim—general considerationsIn reality, many claims are ‘defended’ on the basis that the defendant either did not owe the claimant a...
This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): if serving documents outside the jurisdiction, this may be affected by the impact of coronoavirus on the availability of both...
This Practice Note highlights key issues for solicitors arising out of the CCR 2013 in relation to costs and funding. The Practice Note is intended to...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note is archived and is for historical purposes only.1 April 2013 saw reforms to many aspects of litigation funding but what...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived as it predates 1 April 2013 and is for reference purposes only in understanding the consultation that...
This Practice Note considers the line of cases dealing with the recoverability of success fees where a successful claimant has switched from legal aid...
This Practice Note sets out the standard approach that funders adopt when assessing a case and deciding whether to fund it. Written by Vannin Capital,...
If dealing with personal injury cases, see: PI and clinical negligence developments—overview.For information on discussions to be had with your client...
This Practice Note considers recovery of liability expenses insurance premiums generally. For an introduction to before the event (BTE) insurance and...
What is Dispute resolution funding?Dispute resolution funding is a simple financing arrangement usually in the form of a funding agreement whereby the...
What is commercial third party litigation funding?Litigation funding means financing or funding litigation. There are various forms of retainer-based...
This Practice Note considers success fees, a form of fee, which may be payable as a consequence of a successful claim where that claim has been funded...