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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

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.

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

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

New civil damages portal launches

2021-06-02T13:43:00+01:00

On 28 May 2021, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched a new damages claim service.

All Litigation in Practice

Recent ADR

What is the investment value of a dispute?

2021-12-06T15:05:00+00:00

Matthew L. McGrath and Donny Surtani look at the importance of net present value, and how this can be used inform risk management and improve outcomes for financial recovery

Alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand and England and Wales

2021-10-08T09:48:00+01:00

Paul Sills looks at the difference in approaches to alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand, compared to England and Wales

Call for evidence: dispute resolution in England and Wales

2021-08-10T11:56:00+01:00

Tell us your thoughts on dispute resolution processes by Monday 27 September 2021, to help inform our response to a government consultation.

A new approach: alternative dispute resolution with the BBRS

2021-05-26T08:34:00+01:00

Alexandra Marks CBE, chief adjudicator at the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), shares how it works, how and when to use them, and what drew her to work at the service.

All ADR

Recent Personal Injury

Whiplash claims portal: user guides

2021-05-10T14:23:00+01:00

From 31 May 2021, the personal injury claims process is changing for people who suffer from low-value injuries in road traffic accidents.

Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal

2021-03-08T16:31:00+00:00

Ahead of the launch of the new whiplash portal on 31 May 2021, the government has updated the rules for small claims.

Whiplash reforms delayed to May 2021
2021-01-11T08:15:00+00:00

Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society
2020-09-24T14:50:00+01:00

All Personal Injury

Recent Practice Management

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

Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement

2021-01-05T12:02:00+00:00

On 24 December 2020, the UK and the EU reached a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Law Society has published an initial analysis.

All Practice Management

Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Webinar: cross-border commercial mediation: the way to the future (10 June 2021)

2021-06-02T14:38:00+01:00

Hosted by our Brussels office, this webinar will explore what has changed in mediation in Europe after Brexit.

Brexit, Lugano and arbitration panel discussion (17 June 2021)

2021-06-02T14:14:00+01:00

The Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) are proud to host this joint panel discussion assessing the implications for arbitration of Brexit, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and the UK’s departure from the Lugano Convention.

On the Beach, out of jurisdiction
2021-02-23T13:36:00+00:00
Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement
2021-01-05T12:02:00+00:00
Service out of jurisdiction post-Brexit: a helpful change to court rules
2020-12-04T16:38:00+00:00

Webinar series: the future UK / EU relationship (January 2021)
2020-12-02T16:16:00+00:00
Webinar: End of the transition period and cross-border judgments (OnDemand)
2020-09-04T13:22:00+01:00
How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
2020-08-21T12:50:00+01:00

All Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

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Recent Litigation in Practice

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

Updated practice note on unbundling

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

New civil damages portal launches

Recent ADR

What is the investment value of a dispute?

Alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand and England and Wales

Call for evidence: dispute resolution in England and Wales

A new approach: alternative dispute resolution with the BBRS

Recent Personal Injury

Whiplash claims portal: user guides

Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal

Whiplash reforms delayed to May 2021

Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society

Recent Practice Management

Pro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents

Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement

Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Webinar: cross-border commercial mediation: the way to the future (10 June 2021)

Brexit, Lugano and arbitration panel discussion (17 June 2021)

On the Beach, out of jurisdiction

Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement

Service out of jurisdiction post-Brexit: a helpful change to court rules

Webinar series: the future UK / EU relationship (January 2021)

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

How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period

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