The New Business And Property Courts

Clients with specialist business and property cases can look forward to a more convenient arrangement and shorter waiting times, with the introduction of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales (B&PCs).

The new courts, which began operating on 2nd October 2017, are for the specialist jurisdiction of the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division Courts and the Technology and Construction Court. Business & Property Courts (B&PCs) have opened in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester.

The B&PCs will allow specialist cases to be tried by a High Court judge not only in London, but in regional centres around England and Wales. This should be more convenient for parties involved in cases brought outside of London. It should also reduce waiting times, as these tend to be shorter regionally than for cases held in London.