Construction disputes have always been among the most complex forms of litigation. However, recent trends in New South Wales suggest that the landscape is changing. Increasingly, the outcome of construction litigation is being shaped not only by legal arguments and contractual interpretation, but by the quality, independence, and credibility of expert evidence. From building defects...

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has introduced Practice Note SC Gen 23 (“Practice Note”), which came into effect on 3 February 2025, setting out strict guidelines for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in legal proceedings. This move comes as courts grapple with the challenges and opportunities AI presents in legal practice,...