Part 36 offers

CPR 36 is a self-contained set of rules that is designed to encourage the parties to settle, all or part of their dispute. It was introduced in 1998 and has undergone several reforms since then. Its most recent, major overhaul was in April 2015. This rewrite was predominantly a tidying up and codification of the existing rules but there were a number of important changes.

Note: the Part 36 topic refers to the Part 36 regime from 6 April 2015 but archived content is available for reference purposes in respect of the position prior to 6 April 2015.

CPR 36 can be difficult to understand and can have massive ramifications for either party if it is not properly understood and is used incorrectly. In this topic, guidance is provided on what a Part 36 offer is, its effect and when and how to make a valid Part 36 offer. Information is also provided about what the offeree needs to do after a Part 36 offer has been made, to include deciding whether to accept a Part 36 offer, how and when to accept it and when and