This article explains, with reference to the Legal Services Act 2007 and leading cases, what non-regulated legal consultants can lawfully do—and why threats of criminal liability for unreserved activities are unfounded.
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
Written by John Barwell
The UK judiciary’s latest AI guidance demands strict verification, confidentiality, and personal accountability for all AI-assisted legal work.
Written by John Barwell
SRA faces judicial review over alleged regulatory failures and calls for reform.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s handling of Axiom Ince reveals regulatory failures and troubling double standards in accountability.
Written by John Barwell
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.
Written by John Barwell
The SRA’s bid to join Pragnesh Modhwadia’s bankruptcy as a creditor highlights its shocking failure to prevent Axiom Ince’s collapse.
Written by John Barwell
Former SRA board member Tony Williams calls for resignations over the Axiom Ince affair, citing systemic accountability failures.
Written by John Barwell
Legal profession · Litigation conduct · Professional accountability “Vexatious” is a serious word in litigation. It should not be used casually. For law firms, the real issue is usually not a formal label, but conduct: repeated meritless applications, oppressive tactics, misleading correspondence, misuse of process, or litigation behaviour that wastes court time and damages trust … Continue reading “Vexatious Law Firms: The Devastating Impact on Legal Credibility and Client Trust”
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
Access to justice · Litigants in person · Public confidence The justice system is often described as fair, neutral and accessible. For many litigants in person, that description does not match the lived experience. The deeper issue is not simply individual disappointment with case outcomes, but whether the system gives unrepresented people a realistic opportunity … Continue reading “The Misconception of Fairness in the UK Justice System: A Litigant in Person’s Perspective”