Phil Roberts

This Practice Note, produced in conjunction with Phil Roberts of Clarke Willmott , provides a case study for consideration of the different means, in both a pre-action and post action context, of protecting a prospective/actual judgment creditor in terms of debt recovery—here a supplier of shoes. It covers the basic concepts of guarantees, retention of title clauses and enforcement processes such as charging orders and third party debt orders with links through to related content on these subjects.

This Practice Note, produced in conjunction with Phil Roberts of Clarke Willmott LLP, outlines the different methods of enforcement available from the perspective of someone having just obtained a County Court judgment for £4,000.

This Practice Note, produced in partnership with Phil Roberts of Clarke Willmott LLP, outlines the different methods of enforcement available from the perspective of someone having just obtained a High Court judgment for £100,000.

This Practice Note sets out the issues to be taken into account when dealing with litigants in person (LIP) (who may also be known as self represented litigants/self represented parties or unrepresented litigants/unrepresented parties) in civil proceedings in the context of interim applications and hearings. It also deals with preparation and service of orders and approval of consent orders where a litigant in person is involved.

This Practice Note sets out the issues to be taken into account when dealing with litigants in person (LIP) (who may also be known as self represented litigants/self represented parties or unrepresented litigants/unrepresented parties) in the context of case management decisions. It also looks specifically at how the court may approach the issue of relief from sanctions or defects in service where a litigant in person is involved.

This Practice Note sets out details of the resources to which a lawyer acting against a litigant in person (LIP) (who may also be known as a self represented litigant/self represented party or unrepresented litigant/unrepresented party) may wish to direct the litigant in person to assist them. It also deals with guidance on litigants in person provided by the Law Society, the Bar Council and CILEx and the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Standards and Regulations when dealing with litigants in person, and using IT and remote hearings where a litigant in person is involved.

This Practice Note sets out issues to be taken into account when dealing with litigants in person (LIP) (who may also be known as self represented litigants / self represented parties or unrepresented litigants / unrepresented parties) in civil proceedings in the context of inadequate pleading by the litigant in person and amendment of statements of case. It also looks at the application of the pre-action protocols where litigants in person are involved and issues to consider when making or receiving a part 36 offer where a litigant in person is involved.

This Practice Note covers the terminology to be used for litigants in person (LIP) (who may also be known as self represented litigants/self represented parties or unrepresented litigants/unrepresented parties) and deals with the rights of audience that are available to litigants in person. It also deals with representation of litigants in person by McKenzie friends, representation of corporations by employees or McKenzie friends (in the fast track and the multi-track) and the specific rules which deal with representation of litigants in person in the small claims track.

This Practice Note sets out the issues to be taken into account when dealing with litigants in person (LIP) (who may also be known as self represented litigants / self represented parties or unrepresented litigants / unrepresented parties) in civil proceedings in the context of trial and where the litigant in person does not attend an interim hearing or trial, including applications for setting aside orders or judgments following non-attendance. It also deals with the approach the court is likely to take when a litigant in person applies to adjourn the trial, preparation of trial bundles, assistance to litigants in person regarding evidence and the use of IT at trial.

This Practice Note answers some of the more common questions that can arise when deciding whether to issue a Third Party Debt Order (TPDO).