This On Demand was recorded on 19 February 2026.

With the High Court (Improved Access to Civil Justice) Amendment Rules coming into force on 1 January 2026, litigators must prepare for significant procedural and strategic shifts in High Court practice. 

In this practical On Demand, experienced litigators Jacque Lethbridge (Partner, Martelli McKegg), Alexandra Low (Barrister, Low Law), Nick Malarao (Barrister, Richmond Chambers), and Guy Tompkins (Partner, Wilson Harle) will unpack the real-world implications of the reforms, focusing on how the changes will affect day-to-day litigation, case strategy, procedural decisions, and client management. 

Viewers will benefit from the insights of practitioners who are already actively considering how these reforms will shape litigation in 2026 and beyond.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the key procedural changes introduced by the High Court (Improved Access to Civil Justice) Amendment Rules.
• Apply the new rules in a real-world litigation context, using practical examples and insights from experienced practitioners.
• Anticipate challenges and opportunities arising from the reforms in managing civil litigation and advising clients.

Who Should Watch?

This On Demand is for litigators at all levels, as well as barristers, in-house counsel, legal operations professionals, and others involved in civil litigation.

Presenters

Jacque Lethbridge | Partner, Martelli McKegg
Alexandra Low | Barrister, Low Law
Nick Malarao | Barrister, Richmond Chambers
Guy Tompkins | Partner, Wilson Harle