Category: Civil Litigation

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Summary Judgment: Win Without a Trial?

Yes, if the other side has no real prospect of winning. This guide explains the CPR Part 24 test, who can apply, the 14, 7 and 3 day timetable and what the court can order.

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Have you been served with a Charging Order?

A charging order secures an unpaid court judgment against a debtor’s property or investments, and here we explain how the process works, what it means for joint owners, and how it compares to other enforcement routes.

Preparation for Mediation in UK

Preparation for Mediation in UK

Entering mediation without proper preparation can undermine even the strongest legal position. This article explains why effective preparation is essential to successful mediation, how realistic expectations and a clear strategy can influence settlement discussions, and the practical steps parties should consider before the process begins. Whether you are an individual or a business facing a dispute, understanding how to prepare for mediation can significantly improve your prospects of achieving a timely, cost-effective and commercially sensible resolution.

Drelle v Servis-Terminal: Foreign Judgments & Bankruptcy

Drelle v Servis-Terminal: Foreign Judgments & Bankruptcy

The Supreme Court has settled a question that has troubled cross-border insolvency practitioners for years: whether a creditor can petition for bankruptcy using a foreign judgment that has never been through English recognition proceedings. Drelle v Servis-Terminal LLC [2026] UKSC 29 confirms they can, reshaping the options available to creditors holding judgments from Russia, the US, China and other non-treaty jurisdictions, while leaving debtors’ substantive defences firmly intact. Here’s what changed, and what it means for you.

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Winning on Appeal: Reversing Judicial Errors in Coghlan v Lexlaw [2026]

In complex civil litigation, lower courts can commit critical procedural errors, such as deciding an application based on arguments that were never formally pleaded by the parties. As demonstrated by the High Court’s ruling today in Arran Coghlan & Anor v Lexlaw Ltd, an appellate strategy that holds a lower court to the boundaries of civil procedure can successfully reverse an irregular judgment.

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Consumer Credit Act 1974 Reform: What Borrowers Need to Know

From outdated statute to FCA rulebook: the Consumer Credit Act 1974 is facing its most significant overhaul in fifty years. Automatic sanctions that have protected borrowers for decades are proposed for repeal, voluntary termination rights hang in the balance, and the window to enforce existing statutory protections is closing. Here is what every borrower needs to know before the law changes.

Section 994 Unfair Prejudice Petition Guide

Bringing an unfair prejudice petition under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 involves strict procedural requirements at every stage, from pre-action conduct and the correct form of presentation through to interim injunctions, split trials and share valuation. This article explains the full procedure, the key strategic decisions involved, and why instructing specialist solicitors from the outset is essential to achieving a fair outcome.