United Kingdom: Civil Law

If your business has a commercial dispute with another company, it is important to know what dispute resolution methods are available to you.

On 3 November 2025, the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) launched its AI arbitrator, a groundbreaking development in the field of international arbitration...

Dispute Resolution analysis: This is a judgment in a highly unusual case in which, in order to avoid being liable for damages and costs on the discharge of an injunction she herself obtained...

TOLATA is the statute that gives the court the power to make orders regulating property ownership, occupation, or use when two or more people own property together.

The Court removed the executor due to his failure to address a serious conflict of interest arising between his personal interests and his role as executor for a period of over ten years and also for the potentially...

In The Alion (Tanga Pharmaceuticals Plastics Limited and others v Emirates Shipping Line FZE [2025] EWHC 368 (Comm)), handed down today, the Commercial Court rejected an attempt...

Civil mediation is a voluntary, confidential alternative dispute resolution method where a mediator facilitates settlement discussions between parties. It's generally quicker, less costly, and less stressful than court proceedings, with parties maintaining control over the outcome.

The civil courts in England and Wales can order searches via an "Anton Piller" order, overseen by a supervising solicitor. This independent solicitor, paid by the claimant, ensures compliance with court orders and fair execution. Child & Child's Disputes Team specializes in handling these complex legal procedures efficiently and sensitively.

The article discusses the principles of open justice in the courts of England & Wales, emphasizing public access to litigation documents. It outlines how non-parties can obtain court documents under Civil Procedure Rules and the courts' inherent jurisdiction, highlighting key cases and proposed rule changes to enhance transparency.