Since the Civil Justice Reform came into force, there have been a raft of new measures introduced to combat the old problems associated with case management and pre-action protocol. Practitioners have now completed a full year of practice under its auspices and the Civil Justice Reform regime has introduced a new culture of client management and case handling. The reforms have not been without their problems as lawyers adjust to the new era after years of conventional wisdom. Practitioners are being given very little clemency and are expected to be fully up to speed in this respect, or else face severe court sanctions, often costs.

How confident do you feel about the new CJR changes? Let us take you through a step by step approach to the new CJR environment, with practical information and an accessible format that will help your transition go smoothly.

An ideal Companion for the Hong Kong White Book.

The second edition of this leading work provides a comprehensive explanation of the nature and operation of Hong Kong's procedural rules. Over 2,000 new cases have been considered in publishing the second edition. It also includes a CJR supplement that will focus on the analysis and impact of fundamental changes in Civil Practice post effective date of April 2, 2009.

This handbook is the only comprehensive and consolidated guide to the important amendments to primary legislation that makes clear what changes have been made and the impact these will have on civil practice in Hong Kong. It brings together the changes to the primary legislation, enabling practitioners to easily navigate through and so understand the various changes. It also includes extensive commentary on the changes, including comparison, where appropriate, with civil justice reform in England and Wales.

The District Court Handbook 2002 - Civil Practice is a comprehensive bilingual guide to District Court civil procedure. In addition to the major legislative instruments that prescribe District Court practice, the handbook contains an invaluable introduction prepared by The Hon. Madam Justice Chu and His Honour Judge Lok. This introduction offers an overview of best practice in the District Court and considers the impact of the 2000 amendments. It is further supplemented by selective commentary throughout the Ordinance and Rules that comprises practical and reliable advice. This authoritative instruction makes the District Court Handbook an essential reference for practitioners.

The third edition of Hong Kong Legal Practice Manual: Civil Litigation offers a clear and comprehensive guide to civil procedure in Hong Kong. It summarises the litigation and post-trial processes, from instruction to trial to appeal to enforcement, as well as considering the options for alternative dispute resolution. It lists the various steps that must be complied with, and offers practical assistance in the form of precedents and checklist.