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Civil Procedure Manual | October 2025

| Publications | International Arbitration / Litigation

Andersen's European Litigation and Arbitration practice presents the first edition of its Civil Procedure Manual.

This new European guide, prepared by Andersen’s litigators team across Europe, provides an overview of key procedural frameworks, recent legislative updates, and practical aspects of civil litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions.

The publication serves as a practical reference for legal professionals and corporate clients navigating civil procedure rules in various European countries — from the initiation of proceedings and evidentiary matters to appeal routes and enforcement mechanisms.

Highlights include:

  • Procedural timelines and filing formalities in first-instance proceedings.
  • Rules governing electronic communication and digital evidence in court.
  • Scope of interim relief and provisional measures across jurisdictions.
  • Enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments.
  • Recent national reforms aimed at accelerating litigation and promoting ADR.

Read the full publication here.

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