Commercial Litigation 2026 Case Law Roundup

Introduction

Business disputes of different types are typically grouped under the umbrella term of commercial litigation. In this webinar we look back at the significant cases in this category that reached the law reports in 2026.

While the use of AI tools was starting to have an impact on the way commercial litigation lawyers perform their work, fundamental legal issues continue to divide the parties to commercial disputes.

Looking at the legal details of 10 of the most significant cases that were the subject of judgments in the High Court or above, the emphasis is on the lessons to avoid for practitioners in this field.

Contractual disputes, procedural wrangles and claim resolution aspects all feature in this year’s round up.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Contract negotiation and formation - matters that make a difference in the way parties communicate their intentions
• The width of a release clause as interpreted in a settlement agreement
• An important case on legal professional privilege
• The Supreme Court’s determination of whether a limitation period is applicable to an unfair prejudice petition
• Evaluation of witness testimony and the surprising ‘smart glasses’ scenario