ARCHIVED: This archived Practice Note sets out the guidance in Practice Notice by the Senior Costs Judge—Hearings and Detailed assessments in the Senior Courts Costs Office. It explains how hearings and detailed assessments are dealt with in the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO). It is not maintained and is for background information only. It makes it clear that due to the hard work of the court staff, together with practitioners willingness to adapt, very few costs hearings in the SCCO have had to be adjourned during the current pandemic. The purpose of the judicial Practice Note is to put in place clear guidance as to how hearings and detailed assessments will be conducted in the SCCO. This Practice Note sets out the different issues covered in the judicial Practice Note and provides links through to useful underlying guidance. NOTE: CPR PD 51O has been revoked but this guidance note for detailed assessment has not yet been updated to reflect this position. CPR PD 5C (CE-File electronic filing and case management

This checklist outlines the requirements for preparing for a general meeting (GM) or annual general meeting (AGM) of a company. It is suitable for use by both practitioners and company secretaries in relation to private and public limited companies, listed or unlisted companies. It covers calling a GM or AGM, including the members’ and court’s powers to call a meeting, notice requirements, practical preparatory steps and a company secretary’s checklist in relation to actions to take regarding the meeting. Holding hybrid GMs and AGMs Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have made provision for remote participation at meetings, most obviously by amending their articles to accommodate remote attendance, counting in quorum and the ability to vote. For further information see Practice Note: Holding entirely virtual or hybrid general meetings and AGMs. Calling a general meeting A company GM (including an AGM) may be called by: • the company’s directors: ◦ of their own motion ◦ pursuant to a valid request of the members who hold at least 5% of the paid-up

An early insights report published by the Investment Association (IA) with data as of 31 December 2024 shows that the UK investment management industry reached a record £10.0trn in assets under management (AUM) in 2024, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. The IA indicates that this growth reflects strong market performance, improved economic conditions, and a rise in assets managed from the UK for overseas investors. UK funds under management (FUM) rose by 5% to £1.49trn, indicating renewed investor confidence and positive market returns. A notable shift occurred in the composition of AUM, with retail investor assets rising to 28%, surpassing pension assets for the first time, which fell to 27%. This change highlights growing interest in retail investing since the pandemic and aligns with government efforts to encourage investment over cash savings. However, pension assets have declined significantly from their 2018 peak of 45%, driven in part by the winding down of defined benefit schemes, fully funded transfers to insurers, and the lingering effects of the 2022 gilt crisis.

PROCEDURAL ORDER NO. [insert number] Having considered the parties’ submissions, the Tribunal orders as follows: 1 Hearing by video-conference 1.1 The [insert hearing description] (the Hearing) shall be conducted by video-conference, using [insert name of video-conferencing platform] as the video-conferencing platform (the Platform). The Tribunal considers that this will provide the parties with a fair and reasonable opportunity to be heard. 2 [Prior directions concerning the Hearing] 2.1 [This Procedural Order supersedes [insert references to any prior directions to the extent inconsistent with this Procedural Order or no longer applicable].] 2.2 [[Insert references to any provisions of prior Procedural Orders or other directions by the Tribunal concerning the Hearing that are to continue to apply] shall continue to apply.] 3 Hosting [and technical support] 3.1 [[The institutional case manager/tribunal secretary/case monitor/other person] shall act as the host for the Hearing (the Host). The Host shall liaise with the Tribunal and parties to ensure that the Hearing is held in accordance with this Procedural Order and as directed by the Tribunal.

1 Introduction 1.1 This policy sets out the Company’s approach to testing staff for coronavirus (COVID-19). It supplements, but does not replace, the Company’s health and safety[, coronavirus workplace safety] and sickness absence policies. 1.2 This policy does not form part of any contract of employment and the Company may amend it at any time. 1.3 This policy applies to all employees, workers and contractors. 1.4 This policy has been written [following discussions OR in consultation] with [the recognised trade union OR employee representatives OR a representative group of employees]. 1.5 The information set out in this policy is taken from guidance on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and other government websites that are updated frequently. While we will try to keep this policy up-to-date, we strongly recommend that all staff familiarise themselves with the relevant DHSC and other guidance and check regularly for updates. We will also issue updates to staff, typically by email, if changes to the government guidance affect this policy. 2 Why we think workplace testing is important 2.1 The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a significant impact on all of

This Checklist on remotely accessed mediations summarises the key considerations when deciding whether and, if so, how, to engage in a remotely accessed mediation via video conference (VC). The arrival of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic saw an increase in the use of remotely accessed mediations, ie mediations carried out online by way of VC. VC mediations (also commonly referred to as ‘online mediation’, ‘remote mediation’ and ‘remotely accessed mediation’) are not the only means of conducting a non face-to-face mediation, you can also mediate by telephone. That said, the ease and increased user functionality of the various platforms offering VC have lent themselves well to the process for remote access mediation. The information below identifies the key areas to think about when considering whether to engage in a remote access mediation with links to detailed guidance on these areas. Consideration Comments Can parties be required to mediate, whether face-to-face or remotely? Although mediation is generally voluntary, the High Court has confirmed that, in an appropriate case, the court may direct parties

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note contains a collection of content covering the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) for technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) lawyers. It is updated regularly and includes links to: • Q&As • Practice Notes, Precedents and Checklists • Updates and news Court of Justice This Practice Note refers to judgments from the Court of Justice. For guidance on whether judgments of the Court of Justice are binding on UK courts, see Practice Note: Assimilated law—Assimilated case law. Q&As • How can I ensure my organisation and staff stay safe while using video-conferencing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? • What technology risks are associated with homeworking? • Can an agreement be terminated for frustration due to coronavirus (COVID-19)? • Will our insurance cover us for coronavirus (Covid-19)? • Can my force majeure clause protect me against the economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)? • Can I rely on ‘Certificates of Force Majeure’ issued by the Chinese government confirming that coronavirus (COVID-19) is force majeure as a force majeure event under English law?

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note summarises the key ways in which company filing and other administrative procedures have temporarily changed due to the coronavirus crisis. On 26 March 2021 Companies House announced that the automatic filing extensions granted by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA) 2020 for filing deadlines between 27 June 2020 and 5 April 2021, to relieve the burden on companies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, would come to an end for filing deadlines that fall after 5 April 2021. For confirmation statement filings, accounts filings and event-driven filings after 5 April 2021, there would be no further automatic extensions and any deadlines that fall after this date would go back to normal. For mortgage charges, while those with an interest in the charge created up to and including 4 April 2021 would continue to receive an automatic extension of ten additional days to file the particulars of a charge, those with an interest in the charge created

STOP PRESS: As of 24 February 2025, the main provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023) are in force. Procurements begun on or after this date must be carried out under PA 2023, whereas those begun under the previous legislation (the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, the Concession Regulations 2016, and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) must continue to be procured and managed under that legislation. See Practice Note: Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023—PA 2023. PCR 2015 as assimilated law PCR 2015 are EU-derived domestic legislation and therefore assimilated law under sections 2 and 6 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018. For practical guidance on the status and interpretation of assimilated law, see Practice Note: Assimilated law. The search for alternative service delivery models that will improve efficiency and effectiveness in the public sector is unrelenting. Economic austerity in government funding and the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic underline the need for the most cost-effective

This Practice Note deals with appeals against orders made in directors’ disqualification proceedings in England and Wales. Coronavirus (COVID-19) This content contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 and related changes to court procedures and processes as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For further information, see Practice Note: Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Changes to the court process in insolvency proceedings. For related news, guidance and other resources to assist practitioners working on restructuring and insolvency matters, see: Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Restructuring & Insolvency—overview. Statutory provisions and rules of court Appeals and reviews of orders made under provisions of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (CDDA 1986) are not governed by a single set of procedural rules and may fall within the procedures set out in the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) or the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (IR 2016), SI 2016/1024. Paragraph 32 of the Practice Direction: Directors Disqualification Proceedings (PDDDP) offers some guidance on which rules apply, however, at the time of writing, the practice direction

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical guidance and/or changes to their usual procedures and ways of working. This Practice Note considers the ICC Terms of Reference (TOR) under the 2017 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration (2017 ICC Rules). It also refers to the guidance in the ICC Note to Parties and Arbitral Tribunals on the Conduct of the Arbitration under the ICC Rules of Arbitration (ICC Note). References in this Practice Note to articles of and appendices to the ICC Arbitration Rules are to the 2017 ICC Rules unless otherwise indicated. The 2017 ICC Rules apply to any ICC arbitrations commenced on or after 1 March 2017, unless the parties have agreed to submit to the ICC rules in force on the date of their arbitration agreement. The 2017 ICC Rules include: • an expedited procedure which automatically applies where the arbitration agreement is entered into after 1 March 2017 and the amount

ARCHIVED: This Checklist has been archived and is not maintained. CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical guidance and/or changes to their usual procedures and ways of working. The Administered Arbitration Rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC Rules) are widely used institutional arbitration rules administered by HKIAC in Hong Kong, but are used globally. This Checklist details the arbitration procedure under the 2013 edition of the HKIAC Rules. For guidance on the 2018 edition of the HKIAC Rules, see the ‘Related documents’. Preliminary steps • Identify claims and counterclaims available. • Consider the scope of the arbitration clause and whether the available claims and counterclaims can be dealt with by arbitration. • Identify your preferred arbitrator (whether that be for nomination as sole arbitrator or party nomination on a three-person tribunal). • Identify any potential limitation issues. • Consider if any interim remedies are required and, if so, whether either a court application or an emergency application to a tribunal is required. Commencement