Bank of Ireland & anor v Philip Pank Partnership [2014] EWHC 284 (TCC)

Compliance: Some relief from sanctions?

Laura Sylvester considers if there has been a softening of judicial approach ‘Clearly, the Mitchell case has left its mark on the legal landscape. The importance of compliance with court orders, the CPR and practice directions must not be underestimated. Ignore this at your peril.’Following the Court of Appeal’s decision in 2013, in the landmark …

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Procedure: The quality of mercy

Owain Rhys James brings a view from the Bar on the ‘Mitchell principles’ ‘The court’s hardline stance on non-compliance, proactive involvement in case management and the tougher regime for granting relief has created a number of potentially fatal hurdles for litigators.’ The Jackson reforms brought about a sweeping reform of civil litigation generally. However, it …

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