Court Reference No: [INSERT COURT REF. NUMBER] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [INSERT LOCATION]] INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST (ChD) OR IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [INSERT LOCATION] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST] OR IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE CHANCERY DIVISION [INSERT LOCATION] DISTRICT REGISTRY ] IN BANKRUPTCY IN THE MATTER OF [INSERT DEBTOR’S OR BANKRUPT’S NAME] AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT 1986 Between: [insert the full name of the bankrupt or any other interested party who is making the application]        Applicant The Bankrupt [ (Or any other interested party) ] And (1) The Official Receiver (2) The Trustee in Bankruptcy [ (As Trustee in Bankruptcy of the Bankrupt – if not the applicant)]

Filed on behalf of the defendant Witness Statement of [insert initial and surname of witness ] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST Between [Party A]        Claimant/Respondent and [Party B]        Defendant/Applicant ________________________________________________________________________________ [NUMBER OF WITNESS STATEMENT EG FIRST] Witness Statement of [insert name of witness] on behalf of the defendant ________________________________________________________________________________ I [name] of [Law firm name and address] state as follows: 1 I am a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and [an associate OR a senior associate OR a partner]

Applicant(s): [insert initials and surname]: [insert number of witness statement eg 1st] Exhibit: [insert exhibit description]: Date: [insert date of witness statement] CASE NO: [insert case number] [ IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST (ChD) OR IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS IN [insert location] INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES LIST (ChD) OR IN THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] BUSINESS AND PROPERTY WORK ] [ IN THE MATTER OF [insert company’s name] OR IN THE MATTER OF [insert bankrupt’s name] IN BANKRUPTCY ] AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT 1986 BETWEEN [Insert name(s) of the Applicant(s)]        Applicant(s) AND [Insert name(s) of the Respondent(s)]        Respondent(s) [INSERT NUMBER] Witness statement of [Insert name OF OFFICE-HOLDER] I, [insert name of the office-holder] of [insert the office-holder's business address] WILL SAY as follows: General 1 I am a [insert position] in [insert the name and address of the office-holder’s firm]. 2 I am the [insert office held] of [insert name of the company/bankrupt (the Company/Bankrupt)] and make this witness statement in support of my application for: 2.1 A declaration that [insert details of the transaction(s)

Filed on behalf of the [Claimant OR Defendant] Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST before [The Honourable Mr Justice

Name: [insert] Witness Statement: [insert] Date: [insert] Exhibits: [insert] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST Between [Insert party]        [Claimant OR Applicant OR Respondent] and [Insert party]        [Defendant OR Applicant OR Respondent] _____________________________________________________________________________ [Number of witness statement eg first] WITNESS STATEMENT OF [Insert name of witness] ON BEHALF OF THE [Claimant/Defendant] _____________________________________________________________________________ I [name] of [address] state as follows: 1 I am [set out position of witness and involvement in the proceedings]. I am duly authorised to make this witness statement on behalf of the [Claimant OR Defendant]. 2 I make this witness statement in support of the [Claimant OR Defendant]’s application for an order pursuant to a Rule 34.13(1A), that: (1) A letter of request be issued to the competent judicial authority of [country]

An application can no longer be made in the courts of England and Wales for the taking of evidence under Regulation (EC) 1206/2001, the Taking of Evidence regulation. For applications made prior to IP completion day (31 December at 11 pm), the process for the taking of evidence will continue under the regulation if the transitional provisions in the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU were met by that date. For guidance on the transitional provisions, see Practice Note: Brexit post implementation period—considerations for dispute resolution practitioners including, in particular, main section: Taking of evidence. Name: [insert] Witness Statement: [insert] Date: [insert] Exhibits: [insert] [Date of translation: [insert date]] Claim No. [insert claim number]. [IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert

ARCHIVED: This Precedent has been archived and is not maintained. This Precedent and associated drafting notes are for use in proceedings commenced in the courts of England and Wales at any time provided that the related proceedings in the EU Member State court were commenced on or before 31 December 2020 and the transitional provisions for jurisdiction in Articles 67 or 69 of the Withdrawal Agreement have been met. Filed on behalf of the applicant Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert

Filed on behalf of the Defendant Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST between: [insert name]        Claimant/Respondent and

Filed on behalf of the [claimant OR defendant] Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location]

Filed on behalf of the [Claimant OR Defendant ] Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST between: [insert name]        Claimant and [insert name]        Defendant and [insert name]        Respondent [NUMBER OF WITNESS STATEMENT EG FIRST] witness statement of [insert name of witness] On behalf of the [claimant OR defendant ] _______________________________________ 1 I am [set out the position of witness and their involvement in the proceedings, eg the solicitor is instructed on behalf of the defendant in this action]. I am duly authorised to make this application on behalf of the [claimant OR defendant]. 2 I make this witness statement in support of the [claimant's OR defendant's] application for disclosure against [insert name of non

Filed on behalf of the [claimant OR defendant] Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST between: [insert name]        Claimant and [insert name]        Defendant _______________________________________ [NUMBER OF WITNESS STATEMENT EG FIRST]  witness statement of [insert name of witness] On behalf of the [Claimant OR Defendant] _______________________________________ I, [insert full name of witness] of [insert address] will say as follows: 1 I am [set out position of witness and involvement in the proceedings]. I am duly authorised to make this witness statement on behalf of the [claimant OR defendant]. 2 I make this witness statement in support of the [Claimant’s

Filed on behalf of the defendant Witness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness] Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness statement in relation to the witness] Exhibit details: [insert initials and number of each exhibit referred to] Date on which the statement was made: [insert date] [Date of translation: [insert date]] 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 division] [Specify specialist court] [Insert location] DISTRICT REGISTRY THE COUNTY COURT AT [insert location] [BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS LIST between: [insert name]        Claimant and [insert name]        Defendant _______________________________________ [NUMBER OF WITNESS STATEMENT EG FIRST]  witness statement of [insert name of witness] On behalf