Shining a Light on Justice, Empowering Your Legal Journey
Written by John Barwell
Civil procedure – discontinuance – litigants in person Discontinuing a civil claim is not the same as simply walking away. CPR Part 38 gives a claimant a route to bring all or part of a claim to an end, but the step can carry costs consequences, permission requirements and restrictions on bringing a later claim … Continue reading “Navigating the Maze of Discontinuing a Claim: Insights for Litigants in Person”
Written by John Barwell
Examining the perception of immunity among law firms and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight in the legal profession, with a focus on the Burnetts Solicitors case.
Written by John Barwell
Explore the critical importance of legal ethics in the solicitor-client relationship, covering fundamental principles, challenges, regulatory frameworks, and the future outlook.
Written by John Barwell
Burnetts Solicitors case reveals ethical breaches and governance failures, prompting calls for reforms to restore trust in the UK legal profession’s integrity.
Written by John Barwell
This article explores biases and failures in UK law firm regulation, highlighting inadequate investigations, inconsistent discipline, and the need for reform.
Written by John Barwell
Explore the Burnetts case, uncovering ethical failures and governance lapses in UK law firms, and the urgent need for reform to restore public trust.
Written by John Barwell
Explore the legal and ethical challenges of lease forfeiture and peaceful re-entry in UK commercial property, highlighting tenant vulnerabilities and landlord overreach.
Written by John Barwell
This article explores the legal and ethical challenges of peaceful re-entry in UK commercial leases, highlighting a contentious case of solicitor misconduct.
Written by John Barwell
Explore how regulatory failures by the SRA have created a “Wild West” in the UK legal sector, allowing unethical practices to flourish unchecked.
Written by John Barwell
This article critiques the Legal Ombudsman’s handling of a Subject Access Request, questioning GDPR compliance and transparency in data processing practices.
