Is There A “Woolf” in Jersey?

This article is based on a speech given by the author to the Law Society of Jersey concerning the rationale for and possible effect of Amendment No 20 to the Royal Court Rules 2004 which introduced an overriding objective and other significant procedural changes relevant to the conduct of civil disputes before the Royal Court. The article explores the intended effect of the principal changes either in the Rules themselves or in related Practice Directions and their impact for clients and advisers for future disputes before the Royal Court.