brexit: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners in a number of areas covered in this Practice Note, being service and enforcement. If the claim involves a party in an EU Member State, the impact of the UK leaving the EU will need to be considered. For guidance, see Practice Note: Brexit post implementation period—considerations for dispute resolution practitioners [Archived] including, in particular, main sections: Service of documents and Recognition and enforcement of judgments.

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 proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see: Court specific guidance below.