Remote hearings guidance to help the Business and Property Courts
Update for the Chancery Division, Commercial Court and Technology and Construction Court
Chancery
Practice Note: witnesses giving evidence remotely
Guidance from the Chancellor of the High Court on witnesses giving evidence by video-link from abroad
New witness statements Practice Direction approved
The PD will apply to witness statements in the Business and Property Courts
Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Julian Flaux, starts his appointment
The Lord Chief Justice welcomes Sir Julian Flaux to his new role
Appointment of the Chancellor of the High Court
Read more about the appointment of Lord Justice Flaux in his new role
The Witness Evidence Working Group
At its meeting on 22 October 2020, the Business & Property Courts Board received the Implementation Report of the Witness Evidence Working Group and endorsed the Working Group’s recommendation that its draft for a new ...
Guidelines on Court-to-Court Communication and Co-Operation In Cross-Border Insolvency Cases Endorsed by The Chancellor: Media release
The Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Geoffrey Vos, has approved an addition to the Chancery Guide.
Introduction of the Financial List
The Financial List, a specialist cross-jurisdictional list set up to address the particular business needs of parties litigating on financial matters, became operational yesterday on 1st October 2015. It draws on the expertise of judges ...
Shorter and Flexible Trial Procedures Pilot Schemes
High Court judges have introduced a new initiative, starting in October, aimed at making business litigation cheaper and simpler.
Launch of the High Court and Rolls Building website
A new website for the High Court of England and Wales incorporating the Rolls Building has been created on the judiciary website. It will provide users with detailed information on the work of the High ...