Guidance
Admiralty and Commercial Courts guide
Detailed guidance for lawyers on how to bring a case to the Commercial Court or Admiralty Court, which are both part of the Business and Property Courts.
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The document includes information on:
- alternative dispute resolution
- starting a case in the court
- filing particulars of claim, a defence or a reply
- case management conferences
- disclosure orders
- applications to the court
- preparing evidence for the trial
- how trials are conducted
- arbitration claims
The document also includes a section on using the Admiralty Court.
This version of the guide is updated to correct a number of typographical errors.
You should read the guide alongside the Civil Procedure Rules and practice directions for the Commercial Court and Admiralty Court.
Published 12 May 2014
Last updated 8 January 2018 + show all updates
Last updated 8 January 2018 + show all updates
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