Obtaining evidence from overseas can be a critical and often complex part of major commercial disputes. This session will examine the legal and procedural framework for securing evidence across borders, together with the practical challenges that can arise when requests are made, contested or become the subject of further litigation.
The panel will explore:
The procedure for obtaining evidence through Letters of Request under the Hague Convention
The role of Part 23 of the Civil Procedure Rules
The grounds on which Letters of Request may be challenged
The practical and strategic considerations involved in responding to a challenge
Litigation arising from contested Letters of Request
Key considerations for parties involved in complex, high-value and cross-border commercial disputes
Moderator: Aziz Rahman, Managing Partner, Rahman Ravelli Panel: Nicola Sharp, Partner, Rahman Ravelli, David Slarskey, Attorney, Slarskey LLC
