Civil Procedure Update 2026 - Recent Cases & Procedural Developments

Civil procedure continues to evolve through important judicial decisions and ongoing procedural reforms that directly affect how litigation is conducted, managed, and resolved. For practitioners, staying current with these developments is essential to ensure compliance with court expectations, to manage litigation risk effectively and the impact on practice. 

This session provides a practical update on recent civil procedure case law and procedural developments, with a focus on how courts are applying rules in practice and the resulting implications for litigation strategy. 

This session will discuss: 

• Key recent civil procedure cases – The practical implications for practitioners. 
• Developments in pleadings, evidence, and interlocutory applications.  
• Costs orders, sanctions, and judicial case management – Trends. 
• Summary judgment, strike-out, and abuse of process applications – recent cases. 
• Procedural compliance risks and common practitioner pitfalls. 
• Recent appeal court decisions influencing trial preparation and litigation strategy. 
• Practical takeaways - Managing matters in line with court expectations.