Achieving effective resolutions requires meticulous application processes. Our guidance equips legal practitioners with the essential tools and insights necessary for handling various application procedures within dispute resolution, ensuring you stay prepared and informed at every stage.
Dispute Resolution analysis: Lauren Godfrey of Gatehouse Chambers examines the Court of Appeal’s decision to order the Russian Federation to provide...
Honourable Mrs Justice Joanna Smith gave a speech at the Bond Solon Expert Witness Conference on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in expert...
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has published details of the courts and tribunals opening times for the 2026 Christmas and New Year period....
Dispute Resolution analysis: The Court of Appeal dismissed BHP’s challenge to an award of pre-judgment interest on costs incurred under conditional...
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...
Is service of an unsealed application notice good service? Is it grounds to adjourn an application hearing?It is important to note at the outset that there could be specific provisions which apply dependant on the type of application being made and the court in which such application is being heard.
How to make an application for a court order (CPR 23)Applications for court orders are a fundamental part of civil litigation. It is possible to get all the way to trial without having to make an application, but more often than not it will be necessary to ask the court to make an order at some
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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