The Mazur judgment (from Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP) is a significant 2025 UK High Court ruling clarifying that only individuals authorized under the Legal Services Act 2007 can conduct litigation, meaning non-authorised staff (like paralegals) cannot do so, even under supervision, sparking major operational changes for law firms regarding role delegation, staff training, and client communication. It confirmed that supervision doesn’t grant practice rights for this reserved activity, highlighting potential compliance gaps and regulatory confusion, prompting a Legal Services Board (LSB) review into the framework.
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