A REMINDER: WEBINAR ON THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF MAZUR (AND HOW TO AVOID SOLICITORS BREAKING THE CRIMINAL LAW WHEN USING NON-QUALIFIED STAFF): 3rd OCTOBER 2025

The fallout, concern and – dare I say it – recriminations in relation to the decision in  Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys continues. There has been a lot of commentary already. This webinar aims to look through the “chatter” by concentrating on the decision itself and then looks in detail at the steps practitioners must now take to avoid falling foul of the criminal law.  It also considers the implications in relation to the recovery of costs and other ethical issues.

(It has come to a shock to the majority of the profession to find that their practice may have been committing criminal offences for decades. It is now critically important that breaches are avoided).

“If a person carries on a reserved legal activity without being entitled to do so, this is a criminal offence” Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB), Mr Justice Sheldon, at 52. 

THE WEBINAR

I will be speaking about the case in detail in a webinar on the 3rd October 2025 arranged by  the Steve Cornforth Consultancy.

“The  decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has sent shock waves through the profession. This is all about what work must be done by a solicitor and what can be done by a non qualified fee earner.
·      What is meant by reserved business
·      Criminal offence… really?
·      What is meant be conducting litigation?
·      Does it mean that paralegals are finished in litigation?
·      Do we need to change everything and what do we need to change.

This is relevant to all claimant firms who use non qualified staff to manage cases.”

USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDANCE

I will also be providing a set of links and guidance to assist practitioners going forward.

THE COST AND BOOKING DETAILS

The costs per delegate is £95.00.

Booking details can be obtained from Steve Cornforth on steve@cornforth.me

IF YOU THINK YOUR FIRM REQUIRES SPECIFIC ADVICE

My clerks have already had enquiries about this.  To discuss matters contact Jake Brooke at JBrooke@kingschambers.com