Leeds Law Society
Court Information and Notice Board

This section provides a range of information and useful guides for people using Leeds Courts.



Business & Property Courts in Leeds

    Following the launch of the new Business and Property Courts in Leeds, Sue Harris, director and member of the BPC Forum in Leeds, has worked with the judiciary and Court service to prepare the attached detailed guide to the...

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https://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Guidance-on-Extension-of-Administration-Nov-2023-1.pdf

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A small group of practitioners in Leeds first met 3.5 years ago to discuss whether we could secure new facilities in Leeds for the Business and Property Courts. We are delighted to announce that the new Court facilities will be operational...

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Up to 2 hours – weekly apps list
1 day – 10th January 2024
2 days – 22nd January 2024
3 days – 22nd January 2024
4 days – 22nd January 2024
5 days – 20th May 2024
5+ days – 30th May 2024

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 to solicitors who do not have higher rights of audience On a number of recent occasions the Leeds BPC have been faced with the issue of whether or not to grant rights of audience in proceedings in the High Court...

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Court Guidance and Documents

These model orders are to be used as the basis for any draft directions or consent orders for directions in Leeds, with any appropriate modifications. In addition the Judges are happy to receive feedback on the documents (e.g. is anything...

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The ninth edition of the King’s Bench Guide is now available – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary Commercial Court Guide – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary The Chancery Guide – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary New editions of the Commercial Court Guide and...

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Court Service Information

    Following the launch of the new Business and Property Courts in Leeds, Sue Harris, director and member of the BPC Forum in Leeds, has worked with the judiciary and Court service to prepare the attached detailed guide to the...

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Here you can find the civil listing times for Business & Property Courts

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Family Court Section

6th May 2022

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March 2022

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A new form D81 has been published. See here: https://www.leedslawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Notice-re-Amended-D81-.docx

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West Yorkshire Memorandum: Use of Cafcass Officers in Private Law Cases Reason for this Memorandum The Cafcass resource is finite and is under strain throughout England, particularly in a number of areas including West Yorkshire.] This memorandum is a reminder...

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Litigants in Person

Since the changes to Legal Aid in April 2013, there are now a greater number of people representing themselves in court without instructing a Solicitor.

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Reaching out counselling service

Counselling and support provided by BARCA Leeds.

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Guidance for people representing themselves in the West Yorkshire Family Court.

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Information from the NFM (National Family Mediation) outlining the support available to those intending to represent themselves in court on family issues.

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This guide summarises the provisions which govern the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court.

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Technology and Construction Court


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