Practice areas

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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Giving evidence in a virtual world: supporting remote witnesses

2021-02-03T17:48:00+00:00

Ed Williams KC, director of Assurety (providers of witness familiarisation training) gives some pointers for practitioners to consider when helping witnesses prepare for remote hearings.

All litigation in practice

Recent alternative dispute resolution

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The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) – a discussion of the challenges faced by practitioners

2023-02-20T14:42:00+00:00

The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is a digital service allowing registered legal professionals to issue a claim for damages on behalf of their client on an online portal. John Cuss explores some of the challenges faced by practitioners since its launch.

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​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

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Alternative dispute resolution post-Brexit – which rules apply to litigators?

2021-04-07T15:18:00+01:00

Rita Giannini explains how different rules may apply to cross-border litigators dealing with alternative dispute resolution, depending on whether you act for one of the parties or mediate between them

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Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation

2020-09-28T11:37:00+01:00

Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.

All alternative dispute resolution

Recent personal injury

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The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) – a discussion of the challenges faced by practitioners

2023-02-20T14:42:00+00:00

The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is a digital service allowing registered legal professionals to issue a claim for damages on behalf of their client on an online portal. John Cuss explores some of the challenges faced by practitioners since its launch.

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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.

All personal injury

Recent practice management

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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.

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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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