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Disclosure in Employment Tribunal claims: why documents are not optional
Dispute Resolution

Disclosure in Employment Tribunal claims: why documents are not optional

Written by John Barwell 8 June 202618 August 2026

Disclosure is not optional document-sharing. Relevant documents may help your case, harm it, support the other side, or expose problems in the way the case is being put.

New Judicial AI Guidance: Help, Not a Shortcut
Legal Innovation

New Judicial AI Guidance: Help, Not a Shortcut

Written by John Barwell 5 November 202518 August 2026

The UK judiciary’s latest AI guidance demands strict verification, confidentiality, and personal accountability for all AI-assisted legal work.

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

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 Legal Consequences of Releasing ‘Without Prejudice’ Information: Pre, During, and Post Legal Proceedings
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The Legal Consequences of Releasing ‘Without Prejudice’ Information: Pre, During, and Post Legal Proceedings

Written by John Barwell 1 September 202418 August 2026

Understanding the nuances of ‘without prejudice’ communications is crucial in UK legal proceedings. This article explores the consequences of inadvertent disclosure and offers essential guidance.

Legal Ethics: What Every Client and Solicitor Should Know
Legal Ethics

Legal Ethics: What Every Client and Solicitor Should Know

Written by John Barwell 8 May 202419 August 2026

Explore the critical importance of legal ethics in the solicitor-client relationship, covering fundamental principles, challenges, regulatory frameworks, and the future outlook.

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