Watson Farley & Williams Disputes Navigator
Guidance

Responding to a claim

The defendant responds with an Acknowledgement of Service, followed by a formal Defence — and may also bring a counterclaim.

What to do now

Next steps

File the Acknowledgement of Service Protect the time available for the Defence.
Draft the Defence Respond to each allegation in the Particulars.
Consider a counterclaim Any claims back against the claimant belong here.
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