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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:...

Skeleton arguments

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

Breach of statutory duty

This Practice Note considers claims for damages for breach of statutory duty. For guidance on claims for damages for a negligent breach of duty of...

Privilege—joint and common interest privilege

This Practice Note considers the concepts of joint privilege (being joint retainer or joint interest privilege) and common interest privilege,...

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Witness summons

Where a party to proceedings wishes to compel a witness to attend court or produce documents to the court, they may consider using a witness summons....

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Contract interpretation—the parol evidence rule

In addition to the guiding principles on contract interpretation provided by Lord Hoffmann in ICS (see Practice Note: Contract interpretation—the...

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Void contracts

When 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 parties contract...

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Making an additional claim under CPR 20—contribution and indemnity 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...

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Mediation—advantages and disadvantages

What is mediation?Mediation is one of the most recognised and common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).It is a form of assisted ADR in the...

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Precedents

Part 36 offer—claimant Part 36 offer letter

[insert name and address of defendant or defendant's legal representative][insert date]Without prejudice—save as to costsDear [insert organisation...

Produced in partnership with David Juckes, Barrister of Hailsham Chambers 12th Jan

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Single joint experts

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

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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...

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Conditional fee agreements—success fees

This Practice Note considers success fees, a form of fee, which may be payable as a consequence of a successful claim where that claim has been funded...

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Public access to court documents and information in civil proceedings

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for public access to documents. For guidance, see:...

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Model ADR clauses

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day ie Friday 31 January 2020 has implications for practitioners considering the use of ADR as it may...

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Contract interpretation—terms implied by custom and usage

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

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Costs-only proceedings (Part 8)

This Practice Note explains costs only proceedings which are brought as Part 8 claims and are used to obtain a court order that there should be an...

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Detailed assessment—interim and final costs certificates

What is an interim costs certificate?An interim certificate is a certificate ordered by the court at any time after the receiving party has filed a...

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Part 36 offers—counter-offers

This Practice Note on Part 36 offers considers what happens when a Part 36 offer is responded to with a counter-offer, whether made under Part 36 or...

Produced in partnership with Jake Coleman of Hailsham Chambers 12th Jan

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Without prejudice communications

This Practice Note explains the without prejudice rule (WP rule) which affects the admissibility of evidence relating to genuine settlement...

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Class actions guide—Korea [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This document has been archived and is no longer maintained. The class actions guide for Korea is presented in the form of key questions and...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—India

The mediation guide for India is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—China

The mediation guide for China is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Class actions guide—Israel [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The class actions guide for Israelis presented in the form of key questions and...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—Spain

The mediation guide for Spain is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—Austria

The mediation guide for Austria is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—England and Wales

The mediation guide for England and Wales is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—Germany

The mediation guide for Germany is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed hereThe questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—Singapore

The mediation guide for Singapore is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—Japan

The mediation guide for Japan is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions raised in...

15th Jan

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Mediation guide—United States

The mediation guide for the United States is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed here:The questions...

15th Jan

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Class actions guide—Brazil [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The class actions guide for Brazil is presented in the form of key questions and...

14th Jan

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Class actions guide—South Africa [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The class actions guide for South Africa is presented in the form of key...

14th Jan

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Class actions guide—Mexico [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The Class actions for Mexico is presented in the form of key questions and...

14th Jan

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Class actions guide—Austria [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The class actions guide for Austria is presented in the form of key questions and...

14th Jan

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International Dispute Resolution guide—Hong Kong

The International Dispute Resolution guide for Hong Kong is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed...

13th Jan

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Mediation guide—Italy [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This document has been archived and is no longer maintained. The mediation guide for Italy is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are...

13th Jan

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Mediation guide—Nigeria [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This document has been archived and is no longer maintained. The mediation guide for Nigeria is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are...

13th Jan

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International Dispute Resolution guide—Brazil

The International Dispute Resolution guide for Brazil is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are set out below. The guide can be accessed...

13th Jan

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Mediation guide—Brazil [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This document has been archived and is no longer maintained. The mediation guide for Brazil is presented in a Q&A format. The questions are...

13th Jan