Litigation Notes

Litigation developments: England and Wales – Quarterly update

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 23: General update

Litigation funding: Bill introduced to reverse effect of Paccar and Civil Justice Council invited to review the sector

High Court grants declaration confirming exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts in order to assist Indian court to determine it did not have jurisdiction

Procedure for challenging jurisdiction includes challenges based on validity of service, not just international jurisdiction

The High Court has held that a defendant who wished to argue that proceedings had not been served in time, because orders extending time for service of …

Proposed new rule would radically expand public access to court documents

Without prejudice rule: High Court emphasises narrow scope of exceptions

High Court refuses to stay proceedings commenced in breach of valid ADR clause

The High Court has exercised its discretion against ordering a stay of proceedings that had been commenced in breach of a clause which obliged the …

Government announces planned legislation to bolster litigation funding by reversing effect of Paccar

Digital assets: Law Commission consults on private international law issues and draft legislation recognising a third category of personal property rights

Drafting contracts - key lessons from 2023

Our Corporate team’s recently published annual contract law update briefing considers a number of interesting contract law cases from 2023 …

Anti-suit injunctions: High Court considers proper approach where facts relevant to jurisdiction disputed