Pre-action protocols: an overview

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

A party (and its legal representatives) must consider the potential impact of its behaviour at the pre-action stage of any dispute. This applies to all areas of litigation. This practice note considers the effect of the rules governing pre-action protocols, the effects of the Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct (PDPAC) and the consequences of non-compliance. It also provides a number of tips for both claimants and defendants.

James Pollock and David Bridge, Simmons & Simmons

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Resource ID: 5-204-9196
Products: PLC UK Construction, PLC UK Dispute Resolution, PLC UK Private Client, PLC UK Public Sector
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General Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct General Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct (http://uk.practicallaw.com/topic7-518-0926)
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Commercial Court and other divisions of the High Court: key differences Commercial Court and other divisions of the High Court: key differences (http://uk.practicallaw.com/topic5-523-5835)
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