Litigation & Dispute Resolution Laws and Regulations - ICLG 2025 England & Wales Country Chapter
In February 2025, ICLG published the “The International Comparative Legal Guide - Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2025” in which Greg Lascelles and Demica Kaur Nettleford explore the fundamentals of litigation in England and Wales.
Civil litigation in England & Wales is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and based on common law principles. Litigation follows a structured process, including disclosure, trial, and costs assessment, often taking one to two years. In this chapter, the team provide an overview of the key principles governing civil litigation in England & Wales, covering the legal framework, court structure, procedural stages, costs, and jurisdictional considerations.
