Commercial Litigation Conference 2025

Explore the pressing issues in commercial litigation with leading authorities.

Join us virtually for our annual Commercial Litigation Conference 2025 to delve into the latest developments, legal reforms and emerging challenges being faced by top commercial litigators and though leaders right now.

From the rise of AI and digital transformation to real-world guidance and best-practice on procedure, costs, and case strategy, this year's programme is designed to equip you with essential tools and insights to enhance your professional skills, strengthen client outcomes and stay ahead in a fast-changing legal landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Law Society Commercial Litigation Conference 2025 has been curated by expert commercial litigators to ensure the most relevant topics and legal updates are covered.

Key agenda topics include:

  • Updates to civil procedure rules and practical implications
  • Emerging litigation trends for 2025
  • The role of AI and digital tools in commercial litigation
  • Online civil procedures rules and remote hearings
  • Data breaches claims and cybersecurity litigation
  • Judiciary approach to AI tools, including ChatGPT
  • Simplified costs and fixed recoverable costs guidance (FRC)
  • Consumer claims firms and evolving protocols
  • Best practice for bringing cases before the courts

This is our flagship dispute resolution event of the year, featuring a packed agenda of panels, workshops, and keynote sessions led by top litigators and thought-leaders. You’ll gain real-world advice on everything from costs management to digital innovation.

Explore the full programme on our Agenda tab, where you’ll find session details and speaker line-ups.

We’re pleased to welcome a panel of knowledge lawyers, partners, barristers, and senior court officials. Each speaker brings frontline experience and deep knowledge of dispute resolution in today’s evolving landscape.

With contributions from Baker & McKenzie, Goodwin Procter, Mishcon de Reya, 4 New Square Chambers, and The Commercial Court, the programme is designed to give you access to leading authorities.

Explore our Speaker tab for detailed biographies of our panel line-ups and session speakers.

Our first session, ‘Commercial litigation in 2025: Five key developments’, will cover some of the most pressing trends in commercial dispute resolution for 2025, from how digital tools for litigators are impacting practice, to the latest updates to litigation costs and funding strategies.

In light of these trends, our expert panel will provide valuable practical litigation advice on how to manage commercial disputes in 2025.

AI is transforming the way commercial disputes are managed. At the conference, our expert-led session on digital change and AI in litigation will explore:

  • The opportunities and risks of AI-driven legal tech
  • Practical guidance on using AI responsibly in litigation
  • Insights into how courts and judges are responding to AI tools

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to adapt your practice in light of these developments.