A sharp, LiP-ready manual on LPP—how to keep advice and litigation strategy privileged, avoid waiver, and handle regulators/FOI, updated to 2 Nov 2025.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The emotional strain of appealing welfare decisions reveals the urgent need for a more compassionate and effective UK welfare system.
Written by John Barwell
Legal profession · Financial crime · Regulatory accountability The legal profession is meant to protect the rule of law, not provide cover for financial crime. Yet repeated scandals show how solicitors, lawyers, accountants and other professional intermediaries can become gatekeepers for secrecy, asset concealment and abusive offshore structures. The issue is not the profession as … Continue reading “The Silent Crisis: Corruption and Money Laundering in the UK Legal Profession”
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s new guidance for in-house solicitors highlights ethical responsibilities but raises questions about the practical challenges of reporting wrongdoing in hostile workplaces.
Written by John Barwell
Navigating the legal system as a litigant in person (LiP) can be a mentally exhausting and daunting endeavour. This article delves into the systemic power imbalances, regulatory failures, and profound psychological impacts experienced by those without legal representation, advocating for essential reforms to ensure fairness and support for all individuals in their pursuit of justice.
Written by John Barwell
This article examines why many solicitors who begin with high ethical standards gradually compromise their values. It discusses the cultural and systemic pressures within the legal profession, and offers a call to action for restoring integrity and fairness in the UK legal system.
Written by John Barwell
A solicitor faces serious allegations of misconduct in a long-standing will dispute. Discover the complexities of this intriguing legal case involving deception and family conflict.
Written by John Barwell
The complex legal dispute between David Davies and former Law Society President David Greene raises critical questions about ethics in the UK legal profession.
Confirmation Bias in Legal Proceedings: Implications for Legal Professionals and Litigants in Person
Written by John Barwell
Exploring confirmation bias in the UK legal system, this article discusses its impact on legal professionals, Litigants in Person, and judicial decision-making.
Written by John Barwell
Poor legal advice can lead to prolonged litigation, financial strain, and emotional distress. Learn how to identify red flags and seek redress in the UK legal system.