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

person-hidden-behind-books-expert-witness-600x400

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.

Analogue clock showing ten minutes to six.

Flexible court hours pilot to start in September 2019

2019-06-25T15:42:00+01:00

Court bosses have finally confirmed the start date for the long-anticipated extended sitting hours pilot.

laptop user hands only

Time to modernise the Civil Procedure Rules on service by email?

2019-06-07T11:03:00+01:00

John Cuss asks whether it’s time to update the Civil Procedure Rules in respect of service by email.

court

Court reform update – June 2019

2019-06-06T16:02:00+01:00

Emily Weidner, Law Society policy advisor for modernising justice, provides an update on the latest from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service court reform programme.

All Litigation in Practice

Recent ADR

Avi Dolties

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.

Shaking hands over desk

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.

mediation

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.

Mediation-dictionary-definition-image-colour

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

Clouds in shape of percentage symbol

The new discount rate – striking a fair balance?

2019-08-12T12:59:00+01:00

John Cuss asks whether it’s time to update the Civil Procedure Rules in respect of service by email.

Skeleton

Changes to the whiplash claims process

2019-06-06T13:26:00+01:00

As part of its whiplash reform programme, the government is increasing the small claims limit for road traffic accident related personal injury claims to £5,000.

All Personal Injury

Recent Practice Management

brexit 497x265

No-deal Brexit guidance: civil and commercial cooperation

2018-11-07T17:00:00+00:00

What action should your firm be taking in a no-deal scenario?

sra logo 450x300

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

brexit 497x265

No-deal Brexit guidance: civil and commercial cooperation

2018-11-07T17:00:00+00:00

What action should your firm be taking in a no-deal scenario?

padlock

BTE insurance: Absolute right to own solicitor at all times

2017-11-29T13:03:00+00:00

A European court has ruled that a legal expenses insurer’s terms and conditions were incompatible with the Solvency II Directive, and that the claimant had a free choice of lawyer under a contract of legal expense insurance. Kerry Underwood’s response? Don’t take no for an answer from BTE insurers.

All Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Civil Litigation Section renewals

Benefits of Membership*

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.


*See Section terms and conditions

Join today

Social media

TwitterFollow us on Twitter

LinkedInJoin us on LinkedIn
Validate Accessibility