Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys: Clarifying (and Complicating) the Conduct of Litigation – 39 Essex Chambers

Posted February 3rd, 2026 in news by sally

‘The decision of Sheldon J in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) has generated significant concern within the legal profession, particularly in firms that rely on supervised paralegals. Although the Judgment addresses a relatively narrow statutory question concerning the right to conduct litigation its implications for day‑to‑day litigation practice are widespread. This article provides a summary of the Judgment and identifies the practical issues that now arise.’

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39 Essex Chambers, 20th January 2026

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