Litigation Notes

Lord Chief Justice's Report 2020: courts in strong position despite pandemic

Commercial Court 125 virtual seminar: insights on virtual hearings, the disclosure pilot and witness evidence reform

The impact of Covid-19 on civil justice in England and Wales

High Court declines to adjourn five-week trial due to COVID-19 pressures

Courts relax rules on agreeing extensions to procedural deadlines in light of COVID-19 disruption

A new Practice Direction (PD 51ZA) took effect yesterday. It is designed to introduce additional flexibility for parties to agree extensions of time …

COVID-19: The evolving picture for remote hearings in the English courts

In our post last Friday, we outlined how the courts were adapting to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis, and in particular the announcement from …

COVID-19: Impact on civil litigation in England and Wales

With the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak continuing to take hold on nearly all aspects of day-to-day life, what does this mean for the continued …