Practice Areas

The Civil Litigation Section covers the practice of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including costs, fees and funding, relief from sanctions, disclosure, expert witnesses, and court rules and procedure. We also cover practice management issues for civil litigation firms and departments, from consumer contracts to staffing

Recent Litigation in Practice

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DIY justice?

2019-11-28T16:46:00+00:00

Zoe Osborne and Peter Ibrahim consider the growth of private prosecutions.

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Court closures must consider vulnerable users – says Public Accounts Committee

2019-11-27T15:32:00+00:00

On 5 November 2019, the Committee of Public Accounts published its final report into the government’s progress on transforming courts and tribunals.

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Disclosure pilot: still too much information?

2019-10-21T11:18:00+01:00

In January 2019, a two-year disclosure pilot began in the business and property courts. Elizabeth Gibson recaps her personal experience of using the new process.

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Four key characteristics to look for when instructing an expert witness

2019-10-10T16:24:00+01:00

Having completed 40 years’ service as an expert witness in litigation and arbitration proceedings, Arthur Harverd reflects on the essential qualities that solicitors should seek when appointing expert witnesses.

All Litigation in Practice

Recent ADR

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Can mediation deliver in cost disputes?

2019-01-18T16:18:00+00:00

Avi Dolties asks whether it’s time to start tapping into mediation to settle costs disputes.

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Mediation – where do we go now?

2018-08-14T11:54:00+01:00

Mediation continues to face challenges in its journey from an alternative to mainstream form of dispute resolution, not least being overshadowed by Brexit. Peter Causton rounds up the latest developments.

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Mediation in uncertain times: CMC annual conference report

2017-06-02T09:48:00+01:00

Jonathan Haydn-Williams reports back from the Civil Mediation Council’s (CMC) annual conference.

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What happens in a mediation stays in a mediation. Or does it?

2017-04-05T09:09:00+01:00

In Savings Advice Ltd, Master Howarth found that factual statements as to the amount of costs used in mediations could be used in subsequent assessment proceedings. Does this mean not everything in a mediation stays secret, asks Deborah Burke.

All ADR

Recent Personal Injury

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Whiplash claims portal – how to register

2020-01-13T09:31:00+00:00

Claimant representatives can register to use the new online claims portal service from 22 January 2020.

Personal injury claims

Judicial College Guidelines: what’s new in the 15th edition?

2019-12-06T10:10:00+00:00

The 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines was published on 26 November 2019. John Cuss considers some of the key changes in this latest edition.

All Personal Injury

Recent Practice Management

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Success story: Client service in serious injury cases

2019-12-13T10:18:00+00:00

The judges at the 2019 Excellence Awards were impressed by CFG Law’s ‘Client First Service’, which focuses on understanding the needs and wellbeing of clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury. We asked Richard Clark, chief executive officer, about the firm’s approach.

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Freelance solicitors

2019-09-30T11:15:00+01:00

The SRA introduces a new ‘freelance solicitor’ model this November, which will allow solicitors to provide legal services on a freelance basis. But how will the model work in practice, and could it be for you? Marzena Lipman takes a closer look.

All Practice Management

Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

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Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements

2020-01-07T16:45:00+00:00

The Law Society has responded to the independent review of the Damages-Based Agreements Regulation 2013.

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England and Wales: jurisdiction of choice

2019-12-13T11:48:00+00:00

The Law Society has released a report on the benefits of England and Wales as a global centre for legal services.

All Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Civil Litigation Section renewals

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The Civil Litigation Section will provide you with support, advice, networking opportunities and enable the sharing of best practice with peers.

The current Section Engagement Programme has been created in consultation with the Section Committee and will focus on key issues including:

  • costs
  • budgeting and management
  • court fees
  • access to justice
  • alternative dispute resolution
  • profitability
  • clinical negligence
  • fixed costs
  • J codes
  • adjudication
  • PIcARBS
  • service
  • jurisdiction
  • consumer protection
  • Rome II

These issues will be addressed through a range of activities including: seminars, workshops, webinars, conferences, e-newsletters, magazines amd Twitter.


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