Dispute Resolution analysis: The High Court has clarified the test governing applications pursuant to CPR 31.12 for specific disclosure in the context of jurisdiction challenges. Mr Justice Dias re-affirmed that the appropriate test remains the two-stage test set out in Rome v Punjab National Bank, and rejected the submission that a separate test of ‘exceptional circumstances’ applies. However, in that context, the court emphasised that disclosure must be both proportionate and targeted, and cautioned against allowing jurisdiction applications to evolve into ‘mini-trials’. Written by Alexandra Prato, Associate at RPC.
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