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.
Law360, London: Online payment company QuidPay Finance Ltd (QuidPay) had its legal costs stemming from its funds dispute with a fintech platform...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes analysis of a number of key DR developments and judicial decisions, including the...
The Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, delivered the John Lehane Memorial Lecture at the Supreme Court of New South Wales, addressing the...
Commercial analysis: The High Court held that only the contracting AFH entity could enforce post-termination restrictive covenants against a...
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...
Bankers Trust ordersThis Practice Note explains the court’s ability to make a Bankers Trust order and the nature of such an order. It examines the origins of this equitable jurisdiction; and describes the requirements to be shown for the court to make such an order. The guidance will also address
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
Privilege—joint and common interest privilegeThis Practice Note considers the concepts of joint privilege and common interest privilege, including where they are relevant, how they arise, their key features, how they operate, examples and how they can be waived.The interest in privileged documents
Disclosure Scheme—Initial DisclosureThis Practice Note considers the provision of Initial Disclosure with a party’s statement of case under the Disclosure Scheme in operation in the Business and Property Courts (B&PCs) under CPR PD 57AD. It considers what must be provided, the obligations on the
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