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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.

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New Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide expands AI and duty of candour guidance, and clarifies permission stage procedure

New Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide expands AI and duty of candour guidance, and clarifies permission stage procedure

The Administrative Court Judicial Review Guide 2026 has been published and applies immediately. Its principal additions for practitioners are broader...

Administrative Court Practice Statement on urgent consideration applications, applicable from 19 October 2026

Administrative Court Practice Statement on urgent consideration applications, applicable from 19 October 2026

Mr Justice Chamberlain, Judge in Charge of the Administrative Court, has issued a Practice Statement to the effect that, from 19 October 2026, the...

Erica Bedford and Tom Mason secure landmark Court of Appeal Victory in Turner v Coupland Cavendish Ltd

Erica Bedford and Tom Mason secure landmark Court of Appeal Victory in Turner v Coupland Cavendish Ltd

Dispute Resolution analysis: Erica Bedford and Tom Mason of Hailsham Chambers have secured a significant victory in the Court of Appeal in Turner v...

Pension transfers and claims under FSMA 2000, s 27—when does limitation expire? (R (Golding and others) v Financial Services Compensation Scheme)

Pension transfers and claims under FSMA 2000, s 27—when does limitation expire? (R (Golding and others) v Financial Services Compensation Scheme)

Pensions analysis: The Administrative Court held that FSMA 2000, s 27(2) creates a single cause of action, accruing when money or property is...

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What is a tort?

What is a tort?

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 claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...

Rescission of a contract

Rescission of a contract

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 judicata

The doctrine of res judicata

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...

Practice notes

Reserved judgments

Reserved judgmentsWhat is a reserved judgment?A court can reserve judgment by giving its decision at a later date in writing, after the trial or...
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30th May
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Novation—why and how to novate a contract

Novation—why and how to novate a contractThere may be times when, rather than assigning the benefit of an agreement to a third party, the original...
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Produced in partnership with Jon Chapman of Clarkslegal LLP
13th Oct
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Practice notes

Void contracts

Void contractsWhen is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the...
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30th May
Practice notes

Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?

Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?This Practice Note considers the first question to ask when faced with a prospective claim in...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
13th Oct
Practice notes

Declaratory relief

Declaratory reliefThis Practice Note considers when, why and how you can apply to court for declaratory relief (a declaration from the court) and what...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

The different torts—property, people and animals

Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...
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30th May
Practice notes

The application notice—form N244

The application notice—form N244This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.This Practice...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Court etiquette

Court etiquetteThe 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...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

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

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...
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30th May
Practice notes

Promissory estoppel

Promissory estoppelFor guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see...
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30th May
Practice notes

Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of fact

Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of factWhen will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal...
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2nd Jun
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Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claim

Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claimWhat is unjust enrichment and when is it used?A claim based on unjust enrichment is one which...
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2nd Jun
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Interest on judgment debts

Interest on judgment debtsThis Practice Note provides guidance on claiming interest on judgment debts.For information on claiming interest when...
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2nd Jun
Practice notes

Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?

Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?This Practice Note considers the requirement for there to be a false statement of fact for an...
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Produced in partnership with Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper
13th Oct
Practice notes

The tort of deceit

The tort of deceitDeceit—what is it?A deceit occurs when a misrepresentation is made with the express intention of defrauding a party, subsequently...
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30th May
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The application notice—form N244

The application notice—form N244This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is

The application notice in the Commercial Court—form N244(CC)

The application notice in the Commercial Court—form N244(CC)This Practice Note provides guidance on completing an application notice in form N244(CC) for use in the Commercial Court. For general guidance on making applications see the following Practice Notes:•How to make an application for a court

Is service of an unsealed application notice good service? Is it grounds to adjourn an application

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.

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companies

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