Commercial Litigation EP4: General Update

In this fourth episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at a variety of cases and developments, including an update on the disclosure pilot and proposals in relation to witness statements. We also look at recent cases on privilege, witness evidence, access to court documents, claim notices and freezing injunctions. This episode is hosted by Anna Pertoldi, a partner in our litigation team, who is joined by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant, and Kevin Kilgour, a senior associate.You can find links to our blog posts on the developments and cases covered in this podcast below.Judicial Update on operation of the Disclosure Pilot SchemeCommercial Court 125 virtual seminar: insights on virtual hearings, the disclosure pilot and witness evidence reformHigh Court finds no need to enquire into qualifications of foreign lawyer in applying English law privilegeSplit trials, supplemental statements and the need for relief from sanctionsHigh Court interprets Supreme Court guidance and refuses further provision of trial documents to non-partyHigh Court rejects indemnity claim under SPA due to a failure to notify the claim “as soon as possible”High Court rules claims notice invalid for failure to specify with sufficient detail the matter giving rise to the claimCourt of Appeal clarifies whether a fledgling business can be pursued when a freezing injunction has been orderedPost-judgment worldwide freezing order granted against defendant who had advanced a fabricated defence at trial