Chambers Global Practice Guide 2021: Litigation

As the world continues to adapt to the so-called "new normal" following the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one key question that is being asked time and time again: what does this mean for me and my business?

In terms of dispute resolution and litigation practice, it is clear that the pandemic has not stopped individuals or companies from filing actions with the courts. In Guernsey this is known as "tabling the cause", pursuant to Section 10(1) of the Royal Court Civil Rules, 2007 (RCCR).

A number of trends, however, have started to emerge in terms of the types of litigated disputes that are likely to arise out of the pandemic. What is particularly interesting is how the novel nature of COVID-19 has resulted in different trends emerging compared to those experienced previously, such as the litigation that followed the global financial crisis of 2008.