Our annual Commercial Litigation Conference will take place on 23 April 2026 at The Westin London City, EC4V 3AD.
Programme
13.30 – 14.00 Registration
14.00 – 14.10 Chair’s opening remarks
Steven Thompson KC will chair this year’s Commercial Litigation Conference.
14.10 – 14.30 Conspiracies and cockups in the course of litigation: do litigants, lawyers, and funders have herd immunity?
Daniel Warents and Harry Samuels explore the uncertainties arising from recent case law on the scope of judicial proceedings immunity.
14.30 – 15.00 From result to recovery
Hugh Miall KC, Ryan Hocking and James Bradford consider claims to enforce foreign judgments in England, exploring critical issues and defences by reference to recent decisions, and discussing routes to success.
15.00 – 15.25 You’ve been (improperly) served
Steven Reed, Jessica Lavelle and Tim Koch explore recent developments in jurisdiction challenges
15.25 – 16.05 Crypto corner
Oliver Assersohn KC will co-ordinate a discussion of all things crypto with fellow XXIV Old Building barristers Sarah Bayliss and John Carl Townsend, they will be joined by Katie Fry-Paul (Coinbase) and James Drury (Interpath).
16.05 – 16.40 Refreshment Break
16.40 – 17.10 Current Issues in Group Litigation
Michael Uberoi KC, Max Archer and Bethanie Chambers explore recent issues in group litigation, to include litigation funding, investor claims, and the dispersal of damages to classes.
17.10 – 17.40 Imp-lying
Adam Cloherty KC, Ben Waistell and Charles Strachan discuss recent clarification in the law of implied misrepresentation putting to bed a decade-long debate about its critical requirements.
17.40 – 17.45 Chair’s Closing Remarks
17.45 – 21.00 Drinks and canapé reception
