Article 35 Methods of service
Subject to paragraph (2), a document may be served—
where it is not known whether a solicitor is acting on behalf of a party—
by delivering it to the party personally; or
by delivering it at, or by sending it by first class post to, the party’s residence or last known residence; or
where a solicitor is known to be acting on behalf of a party—
by delivering the document at, or sending it by first class post to, the solicitor’s address for service; or
through a document exchange in accordance with the relevant practice direction.
A notice of hearing must be served in accordance with paragraph (1)(a)(i) or (ii) irrespective of whether a solicitor is acting on behalf of a party.
Where it appears to the court that there is a good reason to authorise service by a method not permitted by paragraph (1), the court may direct that service is effected by an alternative method.
A direction that service is effected by an alternative method must specify—
the method of service; and
the date when the document will be deemed to be served.