Trinity’s Tom Tyson was one of the speakers at Chambers’ 2025 Housing Law Conference. As well as providing some up-to-date tactical tips, Tom focused on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Housing Law cases, in his session entitled:
‘A.I.? Y.I.! O.I.C… - Cautionary Tales for Lawyers’
Tom's talk explores the growing prevalence, and in turn risks, of relying on AI in legal practice, drawing lessons from high profile cases in both the United States and the UK, highlighting the dangers of lawyers submitting Court documents based on AI-generated research. Tom gives examples of non-existent cases being cited and inaccurate legal analysis, leading to judicial criticism, wasted costs applications, and warnings of potential contempt.
Lawyers remain professionally responsible for checking the accuracy of all references and arguments submitted, including responsibility for the actions of who they supervise. Failure to do so can result in regulatory investigation, wasted costs, public and professional admonition, contempt proceedings and even referral to the police.
Tom’s talk includes the following:
- Lessons from America
- R (Ayinde) v LB Haringey [2025]
- Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank [2025]
- Specific Performance in Disrepair Claims
- CPR 70.2A – ‘Court may order act to be done at expense of disobedient party’
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email paul@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.