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.
Supreme Court confirms that undisclosed car finance commissions are not unlawful in landmark judgment (Hopcraft and another v Close Brothers Limited; Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited (London Branch) t/a MotoNovo Finance; Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited (London Branch) t/a MotoNovo Finance)
The following Restructuring & Insolvency news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Insolvency–fraudulent trading and dishonest assistance (Bilta and others v Tradition Financial Services)
The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—31 July 2025
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
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
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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