Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Primary procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly focusing on Pre-Action Protocols that set out the steps parties should take before commencing legal proceedings
Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols: Detailed guidance on how parties should behave before starting court proceedings, including requirements for the content and format of Letters Before Claim
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting out the time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought
Contracts Act 1999: Key legislation governing contractual relationships and rights, relevant if the claim involves contract disputes
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation, relevant if the claim involves consumer rights or business-to-consumer relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, must be considered when processing and sharing personal information in legal correspondence
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional regulations governing solicitors' behavior and ethical obligations when handling legal matters
Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidance from the Law Society on best practices for legal correspondence and conduct
Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury: Specific protocol governing claims involving personal injury
Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence: Specific protocol governing claims involving professional negligence
Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering: Specific protocol governing claims involving construction and engineering disputes
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims: Specific protocol governing claims involving debt recovery
Pre-Action Protocol for Defamation: Specific protocol governing claims involving defamation
Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair: Specific protocol governing claims involving housing disrepair
Pre-Action Protocol for Possession Claims: Specific protocol governing claims involving property possession
Pre-Action Protocol for Media and Communications Claims: Specific protocol governing claims involving media and communications disputes
