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Judicial Review: Using it in practice (2026) (On Demand)

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This On Demand was recorded on 4 August 2026.

Judicial review plays a vital role in holding governments and its agencies accountable for their decisions. When might it be able to provide a useful remedy for your clients?

From principles and common grounds for review to procedures and outcomes, and with reference to key cases, this session will explore the nature and scope of this important process. Attendees will acquire a greater appreciation of the utility of judicial review and of the practicalities involved.

Learning Outcomes

In respect of judicial review:

  • Refresh your knowledge of the principles.
  • Understand what types of decisions might be suited to challenge by judicial review.
  • Become better apprised of the common grounds of review.
  • Become more familiar with the procedures involved, including the legislative framework and time limits. 
  • Develop a greater understanding of the potential outcomes of an application.


Who Should Watch?

All lawyers operating in the public law area, civil litigators and anyone with an interest in the workings and potential of judicial review.


Presenters

Sarah Jerebine KC | Bankside Chambers
Ben Prewett | Barrister & Arbitrator, Bankside Chambers

Ben Prewett

Ben specialises in commercial and civil litigation and in international arbitration with particular experience in disputes relating to energy and natural resources, construction, insurance, mergers and acquisitions and shareholders’ agreements.

Before joining Bankside Chambers, Ben was a senior associate at Three Crowns LLP in London and Paris, specialising in international arbitration. His international arbitration experience has included numerous international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under the ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICSID and SCC Rules.  

Ben holds a BCom/LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland and an LLM from Stanford University, which he attended as a Fulbright Scholar. He has been recognised as a highly regarded lawyer by The Legal 500 and as a Future Leader by Who’s Who Legal: International Arbitration, in which Ben was described as “a very well-prepared advocate with tremendous skill in cross-examination”.

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Sarah Jerebine KC

Sarah Jerebine KC is a senior civil litigation lawyer, with particular expertise in public law and commercial litigation gained in leading national practices both here and in the UK since her admission in 2001. She regularly appears in the senior courts, often acting for or against the Crown on complex litigation of public interest.

‍Sarah’s expertise includes acting for and against public entities in matters of tort, contract, public law and human rights, and in medico-legal matters.

‍Sarah also has a particular interest in inquiries and inquests, having advised on the range of issues with respect to both settings, and as counsel assisting in independent reviews.

Sarah is efficient and focused and seeks practical solutions to difficult issues to best benefit her clients.

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Details

CPD Hours: 1.00hr

Pricing Details

Ticket Price

Member: $120 plus GST
Non-Member: $170 plus GST




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