Blog — 18 September 2023

What is a vexatious litigant and what can be done to stop them bringing claims?

There is no formal definition of what a vexatious litigant is within the Civil Procedure Rules, but it is widely agreed that it amounts to a person who brings repeated…

Blog — 15 September 2023

How can I check if a debtor has assets in order to pay a judgment debt?

Before embarking on time-consuming and potentially expensive litigation against an individual or company, it is often worth checking if that individual or company has sufficient assets to pay any judgment,…

Blog — 13 September 2023

I’ve got a charging order – can I enforce it?

If you have a court judgment in your favour that the debtor is not able to immediately pay, one method of enforcing that judgment is to apply for a charging…

Blog — 05 September 2023

Dispute Resolution guides: strike out orders, summary judgment, and how to set aside a default judgment

We have a range of Dispute Resolution Guidance Documents available to assist both individuals and organisations through procedures they may be facing for the first time. This month, find out…

Blog — 02 August 2023

Government confirms compulsory mediation for small claims

Following government proposals towards the end of 2022, the Ministry of Justice confirmed on 25 July 2023 that mediation would be made compulsory in all small claims track matters (i.e….

Blog — 01 August 2023

Dispute Resolution guides: the process before, during, and after issuing a claim at Court

We have a range of Dispute Resolution Guidance Documents available to assist both individuals and organisations through procedures they may be facing for the first time. This month, find out…