Use of AI and other technology in Civil Litigation [2026]

The widely reported case of R (on the application of Frederick Ayinde) v Haringey London Borough Council; Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank QPSC [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin) demonstrated the potential pitfalls of using AI in conducting litigation. This webinar will look at some of the legal and ethical issues raised by the use of AI by considering recent case law and guidance in this area. It will also look at other legal developments in the use of technology by reviewing case law and guidance concerning communication by Whatsapp and the Online Procedure Rules. 

Indicative content:

Review of case law concerning the use of AI from Ayinde onwards

Guidance for the judiciary on the use of AI

Law Society guidance on AI

Guidance issued by other bodies relating to disclosure and expert evidence 

The Civil Justice Council’s Interim report and consultation on the use of AI for preparing court documents

Recent case law on Whatsapp and the formation of contracts

MacInnes v DWF and SRA guidance on the use of Whatsapp messages

Overview of the Online Procedure Rules

Learning aims & objectives:

To consider the potential problems that might arise when using AI and other technology 

To review the guidance that has been issued with respect to how to use AI

To consider potential future developments in how AI might be used in litigation

To review law and guidance on the use of Whatsapp messages

To gain an overview of the Online Procedure Rules

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