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The Chimp, The Computer, and the LiP: A Battle Between Emotion and Strategy
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The Chimp, The Computer, and the LiP: A Battle Between Emotion and Strategy

Written by John Barwell 12 February 202518 August 2026

Discover how The Chimp Paradox can help Litigants in Person control emotions, think strategically, and improve their legal success.

Silence Speaks Volumes: How Burnetts Solicitors LLP and Balliol Property Services Are Dodging Accountability
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Silence Speaks Volumes: How Burnetts Solicitors LLP and Balliol Property Services Are Dodging Accountability

Written by John Barwell 9 February 202518 August 2026

Burnetts Solicitors LLP and Balliol Property Services have failed to respond to serious legal allegations—now they will face the courts, regulators, and public scrutiny.

Exposing the Systematic Rot Crushing Credible Claims
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Exposing the Systematic Rot Crushing Credible Claims

Written by John Barwell 8 February 202518 August 2026

In an era where justice is increasingly elusive, a disturbing trend has emerged—not from misguided litigants in person (LiPs), but from the legal teams representing powerful respondents.

When Litigants in Person Go Rogue: The Perils of Self-Representation
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When Litigants in Person Go Rogue: The Perils of Self-Representation

Written by John Barwell 6 February 202518 August 2026

With legal fees soaring, more people are representing themselves in court as Litigants in Person (LiPs).

Navigating the Legal Maze: The Pitfalls of Litigants in Person—and How to Mitigate Them
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Navigating the Legal Maze: The Pitfalls of Litigants in Person—and How to Mitigate Them

Written by John Barwell 3 February 202518 August 2026

Learn how Litigants in Person can avoid common legal pitfalls and improve their chances of success in court through strategic, procedural, and professional approaches.

The Challenges Facing Litigants in Person in Employment Tribunals – and How to Prepare
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The Challenges Facing Litigants in Person in Employment Tribunals – and How to Prepare

Written by John Barwell 10 January 202518 August 2026

Learn practical steps to navigate ACAS and Employment Tribunals as a Litigant in Person and overcome the challenges of self-representation.

Conflicted Out: When Wills and Conflicts of Interest Collide
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Conflicted Out: When Wills and Conflicts of Interest Collide

Written by John Barwell 28 December 202418 August 2026

Drawing from my personal experience with Burnetts Solicitors, I discuss how a firm’s representation of opposing parties can undermine confidentiality and loyalty, ultimately harming the testator’s interests.

The NHS Legal Defence Machine: Who Profits, and At What Cost?
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The NHS Legal Defence Machine: Who Profits, and At What Cost?

Written by John Barwell 26 December 202418 August 2026

The NHS’s rising legal defence costs reveal systemic issues prioritising reputation over patient safety and transparency.

Hidden Dangers of ‘No Win, No Fee’: What You Need to Know
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Hidden Dangers of ‘No Win, No Fee’: What You Need to Know

Written by John Barwell 22 December 202418 August 2026

‘No win, no fee’ agreements can seem risk-free, but hidden costs and misleading practices often leave clients financially exposed.

Fighting for Judicial Integrity
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Fighting for Judicial Integrity

Written by John Barwell 11 December 202418 August 2026

Today, I appeared before Magistrate Anna Jackson in the Magistrates Court of South Australia, seeking her recusal for the second time.

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