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Capsticks: A Legacy of Obstruction and Unlearned Lessons
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Capsticks: A Legacy of Obstruction and Unlearned Lessons

Written by John Barwell 8 December 202418 August 2026

The enduring partnership between Capsticks Solicitors LLP and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) highlights systemic failures in transparency, accountability, and ethical oversight, undermining public trust in the legal profession.

Should the SRA Pay More for the Axiom Ince Collapse?
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Should the SRA Pay More for the Axiom Ince Collapse?

Written by John Barwell 25 November 202418 August 2026

The SRA’s failures in overseeing Axiom Ince have left the legal profession footing the bill for regulatory incompetence, with its leadership refusing to accept responsibility.

The Law Commission: Empowering Legal Reform
Dispute Resolution

The Law Commission: Empowering Legal Reform

Written by John Barwell 20 November 202418 August 2026

The Law Commission drives legal reform in England and Wales, but its advisory role highlights both its power and its limitations in shaping justice.

Why Ignoring ADR Could Cost You: The Untold Truth
Alternative Dispute Resolution

Why Ignoring ADR Could Cost You: The Untold Truth

Written by John Barwell 22 June 202419 August 2026

Exploring ADR’s theory vs. practice in the UK, this article examines the benefits, challenges, and future implications of mediation and arbitration in dispute resolution.

The Funding Conundrum: Analysing the Implications of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Funding Model
Regulatory Matters

The Funding Conundrum: Analysing the Implications of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Funding Model

Written by John Barwell 11 June 202419 August 2026

The SRA’s funding model compromises its impartiality and effectiveness, raising concerns about regulatory integrity and public trust.

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