Sarah Bousfield#497

Sarah Bousfield

Sarah has an expansive practice covering all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, financial services, energy, regulation, and public law. Sarah has particular expertise in civil fraud matters and pre-emptive remedies, including asset freezing, evidence preservation and pre-action disclosure orders, as well as proceedings for contempt of court for breach of pre-emptive orders. Sarah undertakes both advisory and litigation work and regularly acts in complex, high value litigation in the High Court and in international arbitrations. As sole counsel, she has appeared in numerous different courts and tribunals, including the High Court and Court of Appeal. Sarah has a diverse clientele including City, corporate and private clients. In particular, she is regularly instructed by leading multi-family offices who manage the assets and affairs of ultra-high net worth individuals.
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Extending time for service of the claim form—making an application
Extending time for service of the claim form—making an application
Practice notes

This Practice Note provides assistance in making an application for an extension of time to serve the claim form. It explores the parties agreeing to an extension of time and considerations in reaching such an agreement. It then covers making an application, which can be made under CPR 7.6 or CPR 3.1(2)(a). This Practice Note sets out the rules and authorities relevant to an application to extend time for service of the claim form. It also sets out the defendant’s right to have the order set aside.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2013

Membership

  • COMBAR
  • TECBAR
  • Society of Construction Law
  • Young International Arbitration Group
  • ICC Young Arbitrators Forum
  • International Bar Association
  • Arbitration Ireland

Education

  • 2012-2013: BPTC, City Law School
  • 2011-2012: BCL, St Anne's College, University of Oxford
  • 2009-2010: ELS Scholarship Exchange Programme, L'Universit de Fribourg, Switzerland
  • 2007-2011: First Class LLB Van Mildert College, University of Durham

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