Commercial Litigation EP23: General update

Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts

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
• 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
• 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