Statement

Response to Mazur v CILEX judgment

31 March 2026

We are reviewing the detail of the judgment in full. We recognise the concern and confusion among practitioners and firms after the original Mazur v Speechlys judgment. We have been focused on providing support to them.

We welcome the clear direction from the Court of Appeal, which in summary concludes that an unauthorised person can lawfully conduct litigation if they do so under the appropriate supervision of an authorised individual.

The clarity the judgment provides will enable us to review our guidance and update it where necessary. We will do this as soon as possible. We will be working closely with other regulators and organisations to make sure there is consistency and clarity for everyone.

In the immediate term, if firms or lawyers have queries on this, in addition to them reviewing the judgment, our Professional Ethics Helpline is available to offer advice and support.