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Half-Yearly Disclosure Update

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By Tom Whittaker Stacie Bourton
1 Jun 2026 2 min read
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A short recap of some of the key disclosure cases from the first half of 2026. 

The law, technology, and practice of disclosure is constantly evolving.

Here, our Disclosure and Evidence Management team distil the key developments from the past six months into their biannual Disclosure Update report, providing insights into the latest cases and trends.

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Download the June 2026 report

This edition explores the importance of disclosure in English and Welsh civil litigation, document collection risks, navigating foreign law restrictions, the limits of disclosure challenges under PD 57AD, the role of disclosure guidance hearings and Model C disclosure under PD 57AD, as well as obtaining documents before proceedings commence.

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December 2025

This edition explores practical lessons from recent cases over the past six months, covering topics including preservation, guidance hearings, and third parties and interested parties.

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June 2025

Focused on key disclosure cases from the first half of 2025, including privilege exceptions, inadvertent disclosure, AI‑generated evidence, and GDPR‑related disputes.

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December 2024

A short recap of some of the key disclosure cases of 2024, including control of documents and co‑operation between parties and disclosure guidance hearings.

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