Relief From Sanctions - A Heavyweight Guide

Introduction

The law reports are full of tragic litigation failures where sanctions have bitten hard.

When something goes wrong and a Court sanction is imposed it is imperative to act promptly.

Where the deadline for service is missed in respect of witness statements, an acknowledgments of service or budget a harsh sanction is automatically applied. The failure to honour an ‘ unless’ order is another nightmare.

This virtual classroom session explains how best to avoid falling into default before identifying the crucial steps to be taken which are most helpful to your position.

All the applicable rules and their application will be thoroughly analysed and multiple tips about how to secure relief will be given.

Denton will be explained and possible alternative escape routes will also be identified.

What You Will Learn

Presented by Dominic Regan the virtual classroom seminar will look in detail at the common problems including:

• Denton in detail
• The need for speed
• Ways of securing partial relief
• Whether one can or should consent to relief
• What a witness statement should address
• The obligation to be reasonable after Invenia v Hudson

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.