Resolution continues to monitor the impact of the Mazur judgment closely and will support our members to navigate this situation as much as we can.
The situation continues to evolve and Resolution is, and will be, in contact with other organisations to establish what help we can jointly provide to members.
The judgment ruled that anyone who is not authorised to conduct litigation cannot do so under supervision. Legal executives can support and assist an authorised colleague, but can’t carry out litigation themselves unless they hold practice rights.
We are committed to supporting all our members through what is, for many, a difficult and stressful time. We ask all members to keep in mind the challenges that our CILEx members are facing during a difficult and stressful time. If you’re struggling during this time, Resolution and organisations such as LawCare are here to help.
We will continue to update this page as soon as more information and more guidance is provided to us.
The Mazur Judgment has made clear that practice rights are required to conduct litigation or conduct litigation under supervision. CILEX has confirmed that they have applied to the Legal Services Board (LSB) to allow legal executives to obtain standalone litigation practice rights. Resolution understands that this application has been fast-tracked by the LSB.
We would draw members’ attention to the below resources and guidance for your assistance during this challenging time:
- The Law Society has published a practice note and has agreed we can share this with members, helping practitioners understand what activities non-authorised team members can carry out to provide support to authorised individuals.
- CILEX Regulation is keeping its guidance updated.
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority has also published this guidance.
- Resolution members are encouraged to sign up to a free webinar that the Law Society is running, Understanding Mazur and the conduct of litigation, on Monday 3 November.
- Resolution is in regular contact with the President of the Family Division and will continue to feed through any guidance from him on this matter.
- Members may also be interested to read this letter from Andy Slaughter MP, Chair of the Justice Select Committee, to the Minister for Courts and Legal Services, seeking clarification at Ministerial level on a number of issues related to this judgment.
