Commercial Litigation EP23: General update

In this 23rd episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at the government's plans for the litigation funding industry, and a consultation on proposals regarding public access to court documents. We also consider two recent cases on costs – more specifically costs against non-parties and security for costs – and a recent privilege decision from the Court of Appeal. This episode is hosted by Maura McIntosh, a professional support consultant in our litigation team, who is joined by Damien Byrne Hill, a disputes partner, and Meg Lawson, an associate in our disputes team. Below you can find links to our blog posts on the developments and cases covered in this podcast. • Litigation funding: Bill introduced to reverse effect of Paccar and Civil Justice Council invited to review the sector https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/03/20/litigation-funding-bill-introduced-to-reverse-effect-of-paccar-and-civil-justice-council-invited-to-review-the-sector/ • Proposed new rule would radically expand public access to court documents https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/03/14/proposed-new-rule-would-radically-expand-public-access-to-court-documents/ • High Court grants broad disclosure in support of non-party costs application against director / funders https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/02/20/high-court-grants-broad-disclosure-in-support-of-non-party-costs-application-against-director-funders/ • Security for costs: High Court rejects parent company guarantee in favour of payment into court https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/02/13/security-for-costs-high-court-rejects-parent-company-guarantee-in-favour-of-payment-into-court/ • Court of Appeal decision on litigation privilege for non-parties, legal advice privilege for investigations, and the iniquity exception https://hsfnotes.com/litigation/2024/01/26/court-of-appeal-decision-on-litigation-privilege-for-non-parties-legal-advice-privilege-for-investigations-and-the-iniquity-exception/