26/06/2024
Litigation in the Commercial Court and Chancery Division: Understanding the differences that matter most
On 18 July, we are hosting a morning seminar on the crucial practical and tactical differences between the Commercial Court and Chancery Division for litigating commercial disputes.
While many commercial matters could arise in either court, many commercial solicitors spend much of their professional lives litigating in just one or the other. How can you make best use of these two courts in your case planning, and what do you need to know to operate with confidence in a potentially new and unfamiliar setting?
Duncan Matthews KC, Andrew Ayres KC, and Andrew Dinsmore will give their insights on (i) the important differences in the Commercial Court Guide and the Chancery Guide including in relation to deadlines, pleading length, the form of orders and the rules regarding applications, and (ii) their practical experience of litigating in both Courts including sitting times, the role of masters and deputies and the different approaches to pleadings. Practice Director, Christopher Theobald, provides his insights on the logistics of case management in each court. The session will conclude with a group discussion so that attendees may share their experiences of each court.
Modern commercial disputes involve complex and overlapping areas of law, technical understanding and jurisdictional questions. Our barristers’ expertise in commercial litigation is supported and informed by work in closely related areas – including banking, civil fraud, crypto and cyber, energy and environment, international arbitration, company law, insurance, insolvency, technology and IP – which means we can put forward teams with both specialist and complementary knowledge and experience.
‘A go-to set for difficult commercial claims.’ (The Legal 500, 2024)
Breakfast from 08:00, talks 08:30–09:30.
Please note that this event is by invitation only.
Contact our commercial disputes practice team with any dietary information or any queries relating to this event.
