Effectively managing evidence is crucial for success in dispute resolution. This guidance empowers practitioners with insights on gathering, preserving, and presenting evidence strategically to strengthen their cases and achieve favourable outcomes. Disclosure procedures play a pivotal role in dispute resolution. Our expert advice helps practitioners navigate the intricacies of disclosure, ensuring compliance while leveraging information to their advantage throughout the litigation process.
HMCTS has published an updated version of its ‘Damages claims release note: other remedy release’, originally published in May 2026 (and previously...
The Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) has published a statement of future priorities, confirming that the online procedure (Rules and Practice...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and key judicial decisions including...
The Disclosure Review Working Group (DRWG) has published a summary of survey findings from legal sector stakeholders, regarding disclosure rules under...
What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Exhibits to witness statements and affidavitsThis Practice Note focuses on exhibits to factual witness statements and affidavits. It explains what an exhibit is and sets out practical considerations to take into account when preparing exhibits, setting out where the requirements differ between
What is the difference between exchange of witness statements and service of witness statements in a court order (which doesn't specify exchange)?Timing of service of witness statementsIn some cases, the court orders that the parties serve witness statements at different times, so that one party’s
Disclosure—preserving documentsThis Practice Note sets out the obligations under Practice Direction 31B, para 7 which apply once litigation is contemplated in relation to the preservation of documents and the consequences and considerations in relation to specific aspects of disclosure such as
Single joint expertsThis Practice Note explains when you might choose or be ordered to appoint a single joint expert (SJE) (under CPR 35.1 and CPR 35.2(2)). It looks at selection, appointment, instruction, conduct and fees and track and court specific guidance. Guidance is also given on how to
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