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DBA regulations not intended to regulate fees following early termination (Zuberi v Lexlaw)

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Ambiguity defrosted? Court of Appeal clarifies ‘unambiguous impropriety’ exception to without prejudice privilege in freezing injunction context (Motorola v Hytera and Shortway)

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The doctrine of res judicata

What is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of action and the parties, which...

CE-File—electronic filing and case management in the Rolls Building and other courts

This Practice Note looks at CE-File electronic working in the courts under CPR PD 51O, in the context of case management. It provides guidance on how...

Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contract

This Practice Note discusses the common law doctrine of privity of contract; the equitable and statutory exceptions to it; how the doctrine affects...

Stay of proceedings—when can you apply to stay a claim?

This Practice Note considers the question of when court proceedings can be stayed. It identifies scenarios in which a party may apply for a stay of...

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Submission of no case to answer

IntroductionA defendant may decide to make a submission of no case to answer after the claimant has indicated that it has closed its case and before...

9th Nov

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Court etiquette

The most important rule is to be polite. If you are polite to everyone at all times, it is hard to go seriously wrong.The judgeMake sure all mobile...

9th Nov

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Interim applications—costs recovery

Right to costs recovery following an interim applicationIt is important to be aware that a party does not have a right to recover the costs it incurs...

9th Nov

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Service outside the jurisdiction—Form N510

This Practice Note considers the requirement for completing Court Form N510 (Notice for service out of the jurisdiction where permission of the court...

Produced in partnership with K & L Gates 12th Jan

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Case management—court's powers—Dispute Resolution

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Just and equitable winding-up—what it is and when to use it

A guide to specific terminology used in this Practice Note is provided—see below section titled ‘Key terms encountered when applying for a winding-up...

Produced in partnership with Mark Hubbard of New Square Chambers 12th Jan

Precedents

Part 36 offer—claimant Part 36 offer letter

[insert name and address of defendant or defendant's legal representative][insert date]Without prejudice—save as to costsDear [insert organisation...

Produced in partnership with David Juckes, Barrister of Hailsham Chambers 12th Jan

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Interest on judgment debts

This Practice Note provides guidance on claiming interest on judgment debts. For information on claiming interest when issuing a claim, see Practice...

9th Nov

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No deal Brexit—jurisdiction (UK and the Lugano Convention)

This Practice Note has been produced in partnership with Guy Pendell, Liz Williams and Kushal Gandhi of CMS.STOP PRESS: This Practice Note is under...

9th Nov

Brexit

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Permission to appeal—the application

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and...

9th Nov

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Proprietary remedies (including following and tracing)

What are proprietary remedies?General principlesA proprietary remedy is one which attaches to specific property (as opposed to a ‘personal remedy’ ie...

9th Nov

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Security for costs—requirements and conditions (CPR 25.13)

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering security for costs. For...

9th Nov

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Nuisance—what are public and private nuisance claims?

Nuisance claims are recognised in the following way:•private nuisance—interference with the use/enjoyment of land causing injury•public nuisance—an...

9th Nov

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Extension of time

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

COVID-19

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Without prejudice communications

This Practice Note explains the without prejudice rule (WP rule) which affects the admissibility of evidence relating to genuine settlement...

9th Nov

In-house

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Misrepresentation—what is inducement?

This Practice Note considers the requirement for the representor both to have intended to and actually to have induced the representee, by their...

Produced in partnership with Charles Spragge of Druces 12th Jan

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European order for payment procedure

This Practice Note is for use in cases in which the order was applied for prior to IP completion day (31 December 2020 at 11 pm) and the transitional...

15th Jan

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Overview of the EU legal system

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Laura Bolado 14th Jan

Brexit

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Introduction to the Court of Justice of the European Union

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Dr Alexander Türk, Professor of Law of King’s College London 13th Jan

Brexit

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References to the Court of Justice of the EU

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

Produced in partnership with Michala Meiselles of University of Derby 13th Jan

Practice notes

European small claims procedure—up to 13 July 2017 [Archived]

Amendments in force on 14 July 2017ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The European Small Claims Procedure Regulation...

24th Dec

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Brexit post implementation period—considerations for dispute resolution practitioners

This Practice Note addresses the implications of the UK leaving the EU after the end of the implementation period, being 31 December 2020. This...

24th Dec

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European small claims procedure

This Practice Note is for use in cases in which the procedure was commenced prior to IP completion day (31 December 2020 at 11 pm) and the...

24th Dec

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European Account Preservation Orders

This Regulation does not apply to accounts held in the UK. However, UK entities and banks holding accounts or operating in participating EU Member...

24th Dec

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Reference to the European Court of Justice—prior to and including transmission

This Practice Note is for use when making a reference to the Court of Justice on or before IP completion day (31 December 2020 at 11 pm). A reference...

24th Dec

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Brexit implementation period—European cross border processes

This Practice Note considers the rules of European cross border processes as they will apply between the UK’s departure from the EU on 31 January...

24th Dec

Brexit

Q&As

Can you apply for a European order for payment where the underlying contract includes an arbitration clause?

European orders for payment (EOPs) were introduced through Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 (the Regulation). EOPs are a means by which a claimant can...

24th Dec

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Structure and functions of EU institutions and bodies

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

24th Dec

Brexit

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List of EU member states and official languages

Membership of the European Union has steadily grown since its founding members formed the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952, followed by the...

18th Dec

Brexit

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Reference to the European Court of Justice—observations, preliminary rulings and urgent applications

This Practice Note is for use when making a reference to the Court of Justice on or before IP completion day (31 December 2020 at 11 pm). A reference...

16th Dec

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Guide to the Court of Justice of the European Union

The Court of Justice of the European Union (Court of Justice) includes:•the Court of Justice: this consists of one judge from each Member State and is...

3rd Dec

Brexit

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European Free Trade Association Court of Justice

The EFTA Court has jurisdiction in relation to EFTA states which are parties to the European Economic Area agreement. At present, these states are...

3rd Dec

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Guide to the Council of the European Union

The Council of the European Union is comprised of ministers from each Member State. It is presided over by each Member State for a period of six...

3rd Dec

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Reference to the European Court of Justice—October 2013 changes [Archived]

This Practice Note has been archived and is not updated.From Tuesday 1 October 2013, CPR 68 is being replaced in its entirety. The rationale for this...

3rd Dec

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Guide to the European Council

The European Council is comprised by the heads of state or government of the Member States of the EU, the European Council President and the President...

3rd Dec

Brexit

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Guide to the European Commission

The European Commission is comprised currently of 28 Commissioners, one from each Member State, including the President, Vice-Presidents and the High...

3rd Dec

Brexit

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Ambiguity defrosted? Court of Appeal clarifies ‘unambiguous impropriety’ exception to without prejudice privilege in freezing injunction context (Motorola v Hytera and Shortway)

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The doctrine of res judicata

CE-File—electronic filing and case management in the Rolls Building and other courts

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