What is privilege? The core aim of privilege is to protect the confidentiality of communications between clients and their lawyers. Note that the right belongs to the...
This Practice Note looks at the admissibility of expert evidence under CPR Part 35 and the Civil Evidence Act 1972 (CEA 1972). In particular, it considers whether...
Produced in partnership with Mathew Purchase of Matrix Chambers [DETAILS OF DEPONENT ETC.] IN THE [COURT]Claim no.: [insert claim number] BETWEEN: [Insert claimant’s...
When to use an affidavit Affidavits are a means of adducing sworn, written evidence. In certain circumstances, affidavits are required but in general witness statements...
This Practice Note looks at the protection of the identity or anonymisation of a party or a witness in civil litigation proceedings under CPR 39.2(4). It considers when...
Introduction Application notice – Commercial Court (Form N244(CC)) (Word) PDF Format The application in the Commercial Court is made using Form N244CC. Instructions—this...
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...
This Practice Note considers the deemed authenticity of disclosed documents under CPR 32.19 the burden of proving the authenticity of a document, when to serve a notice...
This Practice Note discusses the impact of Brexit on the general processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2016/679...
Introduction This Practice Note considers the disclosure pilot scheme which applies across the Business and Property Courts as of 1 January 2019. The disclosure pilot...
This Checklist sets out some of the case management issues to be considered and addressed early in proceedings and before any case management conference (CMC) is held. It...
This practice note examines what a certified copy is, when a certified copy is required, who can certify a document and what format the certification should take, use of...
This Practice Note provides guidance on expert evidence in the Chancery Division under Chapter 17 of the Chancery Guide. In particular, it considers the relevance of...
STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6 April 2020. The changes address the issue of cases where a witness...
This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with: • Practice Notes: Expert evidence—general considerations, Applying for permission to adduce expert evidence,...
You will need to use a Part 8 claim form—Form N208. Form N208 PDF Format Close The form should be filled in with the details of the claimant ie your client who is seeking...
This Practice Note considers the Closed Material Procedure (CMP) which allows the state to disclose sensitive material to the judge without having to disclose the...
In this Practice Note, we address the courts’ power to manage evidence under CPR 32.1 and, in relation to witness evidence specifically, under CPR 32.2(3). We also look...
In this Practice Note, we identify difficulties which may arise when interviewing or ‘proofing’ witnesses and what approach to take in light of CPR requirements and case...
This Practice Note provides guidance on the menu of disclosure options under CPR 31.5(7) and CPR 31.5(8) which apply to non-personal injury claims proceeding on the...
This Practice Note looks at third party disclosure under CPR 31.17 and CPR 31.18 ie obtaining disclosure of documents from a non-party to the proceedings. Note: you...
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...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. A new mandatory two-year disclosure pilot scheme will take place from January 2019 in the Business...
This Practice Note considers costs recovery when dealing with proceedings under the disclosure pilot scheme found in CPR PD 51U. The pilot scheme, in force from 1 January...
This Practice Note sets out a selection of illustrative cases from January 2019 relevant to the disclosure pilot scheme in the Business and Property Courts governed by...
This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes: • Disclosure—the application for specific disclosure • Specific disclosure—the courts' approach What...
