An example of a letter to a client who has been, or is likely to be, named as a defendant in a claim. The letter provides a general overview of the civil litigation process in England and Wales. It is a good starting point when you need to give an overview of the key stages and features of litigation such as pre-action procedures, case management, disclosure, evidence, interim remedies and trial. It deals with the procedure for a claim brought under CPR 7 and allocated to the multi-track.

Practice note, Responding to a claim: key action points, provides more detail on the key procedural and practical points that a defendant's solicitor will need to address if the client is served with proceedings within the jurisdiction.