Section 19.14

This rule— applies to a derivative claim (where a company, other body corporate or trade union is alleged to be entitled to claim a remedy, and a claim is made by a member of it for it to be given that remedy), whether under Chapter 1 of Part 11 of the Companies Act 2006 or otherwise; but does not apply to a claim made pursuant to an order under section 996 of that Act. A derivative claim must be started by a claim form headed “Derivative Claim”. The company, body corporate or trade union for the benefit of which a remedy is sought must be made a defendant to the claim. After the issue of the claim form, the claimant must not take any further step in the proceedings without the permission of the court, other than— a step permitted or required by rule 19.15 or 19.17; or making an urgent application for interim relief.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-08-15