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The Dispute Resolution 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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New Ministry of Justice cross-examination scheme under the Domestic Abuse Act

2022-06-08T12:58:00+01:00

The Ministry of Justice invites solicitors with cross-examination expertise, and vulnerable witness and advocacy training, to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings.

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Updated practice note on unbundling

2022-03-22T09:17:00+00:00

The Law Society has revised and updated our practice note on unbundling civil legal services

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How to serve claim forms and other court documents (by email and other methods)

2021-12-03T14:53:00+00:00

Leigh Ellis, solicitor at Hall Ellis, examines how claim forms and other court documents should be served, and why emailing is not automatically sufficient for service

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Court permits service of judgment in default via Instagram

2021-01-08T09:33:00+00:00

Richard Power and Sabrina Devenish explain how their firm handled a recent case where a defendant was proving difficult to track down – by turning to Instagram

All litigation in practice

Recent alternative dispute resolution

Back to basics - AI Litigators

Member Talk – AI for litigators

2025-06-11T09:43:00+01:00

In this Member Talk our expert speakers discuss why AI is becoming essential for litigators. They explore the AI tools currently available to litigators, the risks involved and how AI is transforming litigation., Whether you’re new to AI or looking to stay ahead, this session offers practical insights for the ...

Back to Basics - Disclosure

Member talks – back to basics: evidence

2025-04-30T09:54:00+01:00

In this series of member talks, experts look at recent developments in handling evidence, particularly disclosure and witness statements in the Business and Property Courts.

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Member Talks - Back to basics: privilege

2025-01-31T11:54:00+00:00

Exploring legal professional privilege, without prejudice privilege, and the evolving implications of AI on privilege.

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Member talk: mental health for litigators

2024-09-17T14:44:00+01:00

In this 30-minute member talk, Leah Alpren-Waterman asks Richard Martin from the Mindful Business Charter, and Matthew Fitzwater from Barclays about their experience and views on mental health for litigators.

All alternative dispute resolution

Recent personal injury

Whiplash

Whiplash reforms delayed to August 2020

2020-02-28T12:22:00+00:00

The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from April to August 2020.

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Royal assent for whiplash reforms

2019-01-03T14:39:00+00:00

Two pieces of legislation came into force just before Christmas which will transform the personal injury sector and set the ball rolling on sweeping court reforms.

All personal injury

Recent practice management

Free advice, pro bono

Pro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents

2022-02-07T15:33:00+00:00

We’ve partnered with LawWorks to launch a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident

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Running a litigation firm during coronavirus: what’s changed?

2020-08-12T10:20:00+01:00

Reuben Glynn shares some of his litigation firm’s experiences from the pandemic, changes they’ve made, and plans for moving forwards.

All practice management

Recent cross-border/jurisdiction

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On the Beach, out of jurisdiction

2021-02-23T13:36:00+00:00

The rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction changed on 1 January 2021. Henk Soede, barrister at 1 Chancery Lane chambers, looks at a recent case where permission was granted.

Europe Six Months to Go Brexit

Webinar: end of transition period and cross-border judgments (OnDemand)

2020-09-04T13:22:00+01:00

1 January 2021 marks the end of the transition period. Our webinar will help you prepare for changes relating to the recognition and enforcement of cross-border civil and commercial judgments.

All cross-border/jurisdiction

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