Mazur and the conduct of litigation
This practice note has been withdrawn following the Court of Appeal judgment in the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) v Mazur and others [2026] EWCA Civ 369.
Law Society of England and Wales vice president, Brett Dixon, said: “All the parties to the proceedings before the Court of Appeal were there to seek clarity for practitioners and consumers of legal services with disputes.”
“While the court did not accept all of the Law Society’s points, its judgment provides an outline framework for those involved in litigation to use in assessing whether supervision is adequate and lawful.
“The judgment confirms the continuing importance of supervision being in place, which will require further regulatory guidance.
“In light of the judgment, we are updating our guidance and practice note to ensure it aligns with the ruling.
“We will also be working with other legal bodies including CILEX, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Legal Services Board to continue to support the profession.”