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Desirability of proceeding against all defendants in the same jurisdiction takes libel claim over section 9 jurisdiction hurdle (Soriano v Forensic News)

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Court of Appeal strikes out Quincecare and dishonest assistance claims (Stanford v HSBC)

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Back to the future—in-depth analysis of Lipton and another v BA City Flyer Ltd

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Promissory estoppel

For guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see Practice Note:...

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?

Having established that a duty of care exists (see Practice Note: Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?), it is then necessary to consider...

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?Third party debt orders were previously known as 'garnishee' orders and operated under the regime provided for...

Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Express and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually...

Practice notes

Multiple tortfeasors—liability issues and contribution claims

This Practice Note considers tortious liability issues where more than one party is responsible for the damage suffered by the claimant.It considers...

Produced in partnership with Kate Temple-Mabe of 7BR 12th Jan

Practice notes

CPR Part 8 claims (alternative procedure for claims)

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Pre-action disclosure—the application

This Practice Note provides guidance on CPR 31.16 pre-action disclosure applications, where the applicant and respondent are likely to be parties to...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Part 18 requests for further information (CPR 18)

This Practice Note provides guidance on when to make a request for further information under CPR 18, the timing of the request, what information you...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

Claim for subrogation—a restitutionary remedy

What is subrogation?Subrogation is an equitable mechanism aimed at preventing unjust enrichment by permitting one party to ‘step into the shoes’ of...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Witness evidence—similar facts evidence

Similar facts evidence—meaning and the general positionOn occasion, evidence may exist that, for example, your client or opponent has behaved in a...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Strike out applications—what, who and when

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Default judgment—general principles for setting aside

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering default judgment. For...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Misrepresentation—damages as a remedy

This Practice Note considers when damages are available as a remedy for a misrepresentation claim with reference to the Misrepresentation Act 1967 (MA...

Produced in partnership with Charles Spragge of Druces 12th Jan

Practice notes

Hearsay evidence in civil litigation

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

COVID-19

Practice notes

The tort of procuring a breach of contract

As set out in The economic torts—overview, the law makes provision to protect a person’s trade or business from acts which are considered to be...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Nuisance—what are public and private nuisance claims?

Nuisance claims are recognised in the following way:•private nuisance—interference with the use/enjoyment of land causing injury•public nuisance—an...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Forming enforceable contracts—the court's general approach

Note: this Practice Note is concerned only with the creation of binding legal relations by way of contract (whether in writing or orally) and is not...

9th Nov

Precedents

Consent order

Claim No. [insert claim number].[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert location] OR [Specify...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Civil fraud—dishonesty and standard of proof

This Practice Note considers the standard of proof in civil claims based on the defendant’s alleged fraud. It considers the test for dishonesty (per...

9th Nov

Precedents

Model paragraphs for standard multi-track directions

This Precedent and Drafting Note provide guidance on key model directions from the justice.gov.uk website’s ‘menu of model paragraphs’. They should be...

9th Nov

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Practice notes

Commercial contracts—Spain—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Spain published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

Practice notes

Commercial contracts—USA—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in USA published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

Practice notes

Commercial contracts—Switzerland—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Switzerland published as part of the Lexology Getting the...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—United Kingdom—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in United Kingdom published as part of the Lexology Getting the...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Mexico—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Mexico published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Japan—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Japan published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Germany—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Germany published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Canada—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Canada published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Australia—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Australia published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

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Commercial contracts—Armenia—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to commercial contracts in Armenia published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

14th Apr

Practice notes

Complex commercial litigation—Ireland—Q&A guide [Archived]

The International complex litigation guide for Ireland is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Key differences between the Singapore International Commercial Court and arbitration proceedings—checklist

Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) proceedings are an interesting mix of traditional court proceedings and procedures which are more...

Produced in partnership with Shaun Lee of Bird & Bird ATMD LLP 8th Apr

Practice notes

Dispute resolution—Slovenia—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to dispute resolution in Slovenia published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Litigation funding—Belgium—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to litigation funding in Belgium published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Enforcement guide—Panama [Archived]

ARCHIVED: The enforcement guide for Panama is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions...

8th Apr

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Insurance litigation—United Kingdom—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to insurance litigation in United Kingdom published as part of the Lexology Getting the...

8th Apr

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Complex commercial litigation—Denmark—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to complex commercial litigation in Denmark published as part of the Lexology Getting...

8th Apr

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Securities litigation—Germany—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to securities litigation in Germany published as part of the Lexology Getting the Deal...

8th Apr

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Enforcement of foreign judgments—Luxembourg—Q&A guide

This Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to enforcement of foreign judgments in Luxembourg published as part of the Lexology...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Litigation Funding Guide—Cayman Islands [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The litigation funding guide for Cayman Islands is presented in a Q&A format....

8th Apr