Document background
The Notice of Intent to Claim is a critical pre-litigation document used in England and Wales when one party intends to pursue legal action against another. This document serves multiple purposes: it fulfills pre-action protocol requirements, provides the potential defendant with clear notice of the impending claim, and often creates an opportunity for early settlement discussions. The notice typically outlines the nature of the claim, relevant facts, legal basis, and the remedy sought. It is particularly important as courts may consider compliance with pre-action protocols when making costs orders in subsequent proceedings.
