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The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—5 February 2026
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What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)This Practice Note explains early neutral evaluation (ENE), a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which the matter is proceeding, the
Mediation—advantages and disadvantagesThis Practice Note sets out the key differences between, and likely advantages and disadvantages of, the mediation process as compared to litigation in England and Wales.What is mediation?Mediation is one of the most commonly recognised and used forms of
Costs consequences of refusing to consider ADR in civil proceedings—illustrative decisionsAn unreasonable refusal to mediate or engage in some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process may render the refusing party liable to costs penalties, even if they are successful in the
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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