Post-Woolf Litigation (Paperback, 2Rev ed)

New British rules, practice directions and protocols apply to all new cases issued since 26 April 1999. The changes are not just cosmetic--they are fundamental and will revolutionize the way civil litigation is conducted. This important book, now in its second edition, explains: the nature of the new rules and practice directions; their impact on the day-to-day conduct of civil litigation; what the courts expect; how to avoid expensive and embarrassing mistakes; the new litigation culture, with its emphasis on co-operation, dispute resolution and cost control; recent decisions and lessons to be learned.