Resources

SRA Warning Notice on “Misuse of AI” dated 17 August 2026: a timely reminder to legal practitioners

Jamie Smith KC and Tim Chelmick consider yesterday’s Warning Notice published by the SRA and its timely reminder to the solicitors’ profession of two particular risks…

Isabel Barter contributes to UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Legal Statement on AI Harms

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce’s (UKJT) Legal Statement on Liability for AI Harms under the private law of England and Wales will be launched this evening at…

The Curious Incident of the Insolvency Rules That Did Not Exist

In this article, Jamie Smith KC and Isabel Barter discuss Cork and another v Mark Smith [2026] EWHC 1199 (Ch) in which ICC Judge Mullen held…

AI, professional negligence and the black box problem

4th June 2026
4:30pm - 6pm BST

As AI becomes embedded in legal, financial and operational decision‑making, a new professional risk landscape is taking shape. This session examines what happens when reliance on…

4 New Square’s Isabel Barter to speak at UKJT Event: Legal Statement on AI Harms

19th March 2026
5:30pm BST

4 New Square’s Isabel Barter, who has contributed to the consultation underpinning the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce’s report on AI, will be speaking at the LawtechUK launch…

AI and the Courts: The Civil Justice Council’s Consultation on Preparing Court Documents

A Civil Justice Council Working Group (the “CJC”), chaired by Lord Justice Birss, is holding a consultation on the use of AI in preparing court documents….

When is it negligent for a professional to use or ignore AI?

26th March 2026
4pm - 5pm BST

The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce is consulting on its final report on Liability for AI Harms. Its draft report asked “in what circumstances can a professional be…

Professionals in the Age of AI

A recording of Helen Evans KC and Isabel Barter’s thought-provoking session on how artificial intelligence is transforming the professional world. The evolving role of lawyers: From litigation —…

Is your AI Assistant causing a privilege or supervision problem?

For a long time the AI cases hitting the headlines have only concerned “hallucinations”. But that may be starting to change- as the focus shifts to…

Professional Liability, Regulatory and Coverage Update: what happened in 2025 and what’s next in 2026?

By Helen Evans KC,  Anthony Jones, Marie-Claire O’Kane, Jack Steer and William Birch of 4 New Square Chambers. Overview The topic that occupied the most court…