The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has released new Civil
Procedure Rules this week, to take effect from 31 July 2023.
The changes follow the most comprehensive review of the Rules
since they first came into force. The review was carried out by a
committee established by the Chief Justice and chaired by Justice
of Appeal Paul Webster.
The new rules include a new Part 7 removing the requirement to
obtain permission to serve out of the jurisdiction making the
procedure more efficient and agile for the commencement of
proceedings, while maintaining effective legal protections of the
common law.
Ogier's team in the BVI had significant involvement in the
development and drafting of the rules. Partner Nicholas Burkill was
appointed by the Chief Justice to the Rules Review Committee and
partner Nicholas Brookes served as chair of the BVI Bar Association
working party identifying proposals for consideration by the Rules
Review Committee.
