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09 January 2026 / Dominic Regan
Issue: 8144 / Categories: Opinion , Profession , Legal services , Costs , Damages
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The insider: 2 & 9 January 2026

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Dominic Regan kickstarts the new year with updates on leapfrog appeals, costs, delays & judicial manoeuvres

We know the appeal in Mazur is to be heard at the end of next month. The appellant, CILEX, is to be represented by Nick Bacon KC, together with another silk whom I understand will be versed in regulatory issues. They will lead two juniors.

What is as yet uncertain is who will be allowed to intervene. The Law Society is a certainty, as is the Bar Council. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has a fine record of constructive interventions over the years and deserves to be heard. Some may only be permitted to make paper representations.

Given the ramifications, one would hope that both the Lady Chief Justice and the Master of the Rolls would hear the appeal. It would be neat if they were to do so and be joined by Lord Justice Birss—the very bench that decided Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

NEWS
Consultant-led law firms should prepare for closer regulatory attention as oversight evolves
Artificial intelligence may draft workplace grievances, but employers cannot treat them any differently from conventional complaints
From dishonest claimants to judicial promotions and procedural skirmishes, the latest legal developments offer plenty for litigators to digest
Fresh guidance is set to influence how courts decide whether hearings take place online or in person
County Court judges remain divided over whether landlords can lawfully force entry to carry out essential safety inspections after tenants ignore access injunctions
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